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FY26 Results and Annual Report

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Results announcement
(for Equity Security issuer/Equity and Debt Security issuer)


Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer The a2 Milk Company Limited

Reporting Period 12 months to 30 June 2026

Previous Reporting Period 12 months to 30 June 2025

Currency NZD

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$ 1,974,883 12.4%

Total Revenue

$ 2,004,158 5.4%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

$ 207,493 (5.8%)

Total net profit/(loss)

$ 113,584 (44.0%)

Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

$ 0.09500000

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

$ 0.00000000

Record Date 18 September 2026

Dividend Payment Date 2 October 2026


Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

30 June 2026

$ 1.12

30 June 2025

$1.79

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

For further information refer to the attached:

FY26 Annual Report

FY26 Results Announcement / Media Release

FY26 Results Commentary and Outlook

FY26 Results Presentation

Authority for this announcement

Name of person authorised

to make this announcement

Kate Tidbury

Contact person for this

announcement

Kate Tidbury

Contact phone number +61 2 9697 7000

Contact email address Kate.Tidbury@a2milk.com

Date of release through MAP 17 August 2026


Audited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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17 August 2026

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FY26 Results Media Release



The a2 Milk Company (“the Company”, “a2MC”) today reported its full year

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financial and operational results for the year

ended 30 June 2026.

FY26 Results

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1. Delivered FY26 results in line with, or slightly ahead of, updated April guidance with double digit revenue growth

- Achieved Infant Milk Formula (IMF) growth of 5% in a flat China IMF market

- Generated high growth in Other Nutritionals of 42%

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through innovation in kids, seniors, UHT and supplements

- Maintained strong Liquid Milk growth of 22% through market share gains in ANZ and USA

2. Managed supply chain disruption

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in 4Q26 which had a material impact on China label IMF product availability,

performance and supply chain costs, which impacted 2H26 Group sales and earnings, with recovery actions underway

3. Continued to ramp up innovation with new products in recent years contributing over 50% of sales growth in FY26 and

significant new product launches planned in 1H27 in IMF, Other Nutritionals and Liquid Milk to support future growth

4. Advanced supply chain transformation through divestment of MVM and acquisition of a2 Pōkeno earlier in FY26, with

capital investment, capability build, product development and transition initiatives all on track or ahead of plan

5. Declared $300 million special dividend while retaining a strong balance sheet to support future growth and declared an

increase in full year ordinary dividends with improved payout ratio

Key financials

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• Group revenue up 12.4% to $1,974.9 million

• China & Other Asia segment revenue up 11.2%, ANZ up 10.2% and USA up 28.6%

• EBITDA of $284.4 million, with underlying

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EBITDA up 5.4%

• Net profit after tax (NPAT) of $207.5 million, with underlying

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NPAT up 7.0%

• Basic earnings per share (EPS) of 28.6 cents, with underlying

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EPS up 6.8% to 32.5 cents

• Closing cash of $784.5 million, with operating cash conversion of 68%

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• Increase in total full year dividends from 20.0 cps to 21.0 cps, unimputed and fully franked with a ~74% payout ratio

• FY27 outlook of mid single digit percent revenue growth and approximately 15% EBITDA margin percent (see “FY26

Results Commentary and Outlook” announcement)

Results CEO commentary

The a2 Milk Company’s Managing Director and CEO, David Bortolussi said:

• “FY26 was another year of strong execution by our team, we delivered revenue growth of 12% with all markets and

categories in growth.”


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All references to full year (FY), halves (H) and quarters (Q) relate to the Company’s financial year, ending 30 June.

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All references to financials and related metrics are on a continuing operations basis (ie exclude Mataura Valley Milk), unless otherwise stated.

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All comparisons are with the 12 months ended 30 June 2025 (FY25), unless otherwise stated.

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Excludes FY26 a2 Pōkeno external ingredient sales of $23.8 million.

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Supply chain disruption refers to the temporary shortfall in a2™ IMF product availability in China in 4Q26, resulting from strong demand in the preceding

quarter, air and sea freight constraints, Synlait production backlog, extended product release times due to enhanced testing, and additional customs

clearance requirements and testing measures. Refer to separate announcements Trading, Supply Chain and Outlook Update (13 April 2026), Supply chain

and FY26 results update (7 July 2026) and FY26 Results Commentary and Outlook for further commentary on 4Q26 supply chain disruption.

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All figures are in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$), unless otherwise stated.

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Underlying results represent the Group’s reported results excluding a2 Pōkeno losses which reflect temporarily low production volumes ahead of the a2

Platinum™ transition in 1H27 and one‑off transformation costs associated with the transaction, separation, integration and transition. a2 Pōkeno’s FY26

losses are as follows: EBITDA loss of $23.2 million and NPAT loss of $28.3 million.

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Operating cash conversion defined as net cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax divided by EBITDA.



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• “Our infant milk formula business was resilient in FY26 delivering 5% growth despite a flat China market and supply chain

disruption in the fourth quarter.”

• “We delivered strong double digit growth in English label infant milk formula led by a2 Platinum™, with high growth in

our recently launched a2 Genesis™ product and successful expansion into Vietnam.”

• “While our China label infant milk formula performance was impacted by product availability issues late in the year, the

key contributing factors have been resolved, and we are focused on executing our recovery plan.”

• “Other Nutritionals is emerging as an increasingly important growth platform, with revenue up 42% as recent innovation

across kids, seniors and UHT continue to scale and leverage the strength of the a2™ brand.”

• “Our Liquid Milk performance highlights the increasing relevance of the a2 Milk™ proposition, with growth and share

gains across our ANZ and USA markets.”

• “Our focus on product innovation over recent years is paying off, contributing over 50% of the Group’s sales growth with

more new products being launched in FY27”

• “The successful acquisition and transformation of a2 Pōkeno is a significant step in strengthening our supply chain and

enabling growth with the launch of two new China label infant milk formula products planned for the first half of FY27.”

• “The payment of a $300 million special dividend and increased ordinary dividends this year demonstrates effective capital

management and our commitment to shareholder returns.”

• “Despite the impacts of supply chain disruption, we are expecting mid single digit percent revenue growth and improved

earnings next year supported by the robustness of our business model and growth strategy.”



Authorised for release by the Board of Directors


David Bortolussi

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

The a2 Milk Company Limited



For further information, please contact:


Investors / Analysts

Chante Mueller

Head of Investor Relations

M +61 400 374 133

chante.mueller@a2milk.com






Media – New Zealand

Barry Akers

M +64 21 571 234

barryakers9@gmail.com


Media – Other markets

Rick Willis

M +61 411 839 344

rick@networkfour.com.au

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FY26 Results Commentary and Outlook


Group financial performance

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The a2 Milk Company (“the Company”, “a2MC”) announces full year financial and operational results for the 12 months ended 30

June 2026. Key results are as follows:


Continuing operations (NZ$ million) FY26 FY25 Variance (%)

Revenue 1,974.9 1,757.2 12.4%

EBITDA

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284.4 291.7 (2.5%)

Underlying

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EBITDA 307.6 291.7 5.4%

Net profit after tax (NPAT) 207.5 220.3 (5.8%)

Underlying

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NPAT 235.8 220.3 7.0%

Basic earnings per share (cents) 28.6 30.4 (6.0%)

Underlying

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basic EPS (cents) 32.5 30.4 6.8%

Net cash

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(total reported) 784.5 1,061.2 (26.1%)

Ordinary dividends (NZ cents per share) 21.0 20.0 1.0cps

Special dividend (NZ cents per share) 41.355 – n/a


FY26 Revenue grew 12.4% to $1,974.9 million, driven by growth in English label Infant Milk Formula (IMF), Other Nutritionals and

Liquid Milk. Revenue growth was partially offset by a reduction in China label IMF sales driven by supply chain disruption in

4Q26, with the contributing factors now resolved and product availability significantly improved. Refer to 4Q26 Supply chain

disruption section below for further detail.

The China & Other Asia segment was up 11.2%, led by English label IMF and Other Nutritionals growth. USA segment revenue

was up 28.6% due to core and grassfed liquid milk growth, whilst ANZ segment revenue was up 10.2% driven by Australian liquid

milk growth from both core and lactose free.


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All references to financials and related metrics are on a continuing operations basis (ie exclude Mataura Valley Milk), unless otherwise stated.

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All references to full year (FY), halves (H) and quarters (Q) relate to the Company’s financial year, ending 30 June.

3

All figures are in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$), unless otherwise stated.

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All comparisons are with the 12 months ended 30 June 2025 (FY25), unless otherwise stated.

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Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation. EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by GAAP.

However, the Company believes that in combination with GAAP measures, it assists in providing investors with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying

operational performance of the business. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net profit after tax is shown in the Company’s FY26 Results Investor Presentation dated

17 August 2026.

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Underlying results represent the Group’s reported results excluding a2 Pōkeno losses which reflect temporarily low production volumes ahead of the a2

Platinum™ transition in 1H27 and one-off transformation costs associated with the transaction, separation, integration and transition. a2 Pōkeno’s FY26 losses,

including transformation costs are as follows: EBITDA loss of $23.2 million and NPAT loss of $28.3 million.

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Including term deposits.

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From a product category perspective, total IMF sales grew 4.7%, with English label sales up 23.2% driven by cross border

e-commerce (CBEC) and offline to online (O2O) channel growth, plus increasing contribution from other markets, particularly

Vietnam. China label sales were down 14.0%, with growth impacted by 4Q26 supply chain disruption.

Liquid Milk sales grew 21.8%, with ANZ up 17.2% and USA up 28.9%. Other Nutritionals

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sales were up 59.9% (42.3% excluding a2

Pōkeno external ingredient sales), driven by growth in kids and seniors fortified milk powder products and supported by the

launch of a new kids fortified UHT product and the a2至奕™ (a2 Zhi Yi™) paediatric supplements range.

Gross margin percentage

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of 47.7% was down 3.4ppts due to expected a2 Pōkeno losses while the facility was under-utilised

(ahead of the planned a2 Platinum™ transition from Synlait in 1H27 that will significantly increase production levels and improve

financial results), lower share of China label IMF sales, one-off supply chain costs related to 4Q26 supply chain disruption, and an

increase in underlying COGS due to higher milk and other ingredient prices, particularly in 2H26.

Distribution costs were marginally higher as a percentage of net sales revenue at 3.5% due to higher freight rates primarily related

to Liquid Milk.

Marketing investment of $325 million was higher in support of the China growth strategy and innovation, focused on new user

recruitment. China marketing continues to make up the vast majority of the Group’s investment.

Administrative and other expenses (SG&A) were higher as a percentage of revenue at 14.3% due to investment in capability to

support China growth and supply chain initiatives, including planned a2 Pōkeno transformation costs (transaction, separation of

Mataura Valley Milk (MVM), integration and transition costs), plus higher FX losses due to the weakening of the NZD, partly offset

by cost reduction initiatives. Excluding FX losses, SG&A as a percentage of revenue was lower than prior year.

EBITDA was down 2.5% to $284.4 million, with EBITDA % margin of 14.4% in line with previous guidance. Excluding a2 Pōkeno

operating losses and transformation costs, underlying

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EBITDA of $307.6 million was up 5.4% with underlying

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EBITDA % margin

of 15.6%.

Depreciation and amortisation of $16.9 million was higher than FY25, reflecting the a2 Pōkeno acquisition impact. Net interest

income was lower due to lower market rates and net transaction cash outflows. The effective tax rate improved to 30.0% due to

partial utilisation of a2 Pōkeno and USA tax losses.

NPAT from continuing operations decreased by 5.8% to $207.5 million. On an underlying

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basis, NPAT was up 7.0% to $235.8

million. Basic earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations was 28.6 cents, and 32.5 cents on an underlying

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basis. Total

reported NPAT was $111.1 million including losses from discontinued operations of $96.4 million that was mostly due to the MVM

non-cash divestment loss recognised in 1H26.

The Company’s balance sheet remains strong with closing net cash of $784.5 million with operating cash conversion of 68%

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for

the year in line with guidance and impacted by an expected increase in inventory outlined further below. Total capital

expenditure was $86.4 million, reflecting significant investment of $51.6 million in the a2 Pōkeno transformation programme as

part of the previously announced ~$100 million multi-year capital investment programme.

With regard to working capital, inventory increased by $151.5 million as expected due to the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno and

subsequent raw material and base powder build ahead of a2 Platinum™ in-sourcing from Synlait and production of the two new

China labels, and normalisation of China label IMF stock that was low in FY25 due to Synlait manufacturing challenges. Trade and

other receivables increased by $80.0 million due to the recognition of insurance proceeds recoverable related to the Australian

securities class action

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, with trade and other payables up $130.3 million due to the recognition of class action settlement payable

(fully offset by the receivable) and an increase for higher inventory related payables.




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The Other Nutritionals portfolio consists of non-IMF powdered a2 Milk™ products, China & Other Asia liquid milk products and a2 Pōkeno external ingredient

sales.

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Gross margin percentage is gross margin as a percentage of net sales revenue.

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Operating cash conversion defined as net cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax divided by EBITDA.

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Refer announcement a2MC reaches in principle agreement to settle shareholder class action (7 April 2026) and note C4 of the financial statements for further

detail.

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Regional and product performance

1. China & Other Asia

The overall China IMF market value grew by 0.7%

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in FY26, as premiumisation offset low single digit volume declines. Stage 1

value was in low single digit percentage growth, Stage 2 in mid single digit percentage growth and Stage 3 stabilised during the

period. CY25 newborns of 7.9 million

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declined 17%, cycling a peak CY24 birth year boosted by the Dragon Year and deferred

COVID births.

CY26 newborns are expected to be supported by a recovery in marriage rates seen in CY25

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and by a greater focus on birth rate

stabilisation which is listed as a China Central Government priority in 2026

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a2MC’s China & Other Asia segment revenue grew by 11.2% to $1,447.6 million driven primarily by IMF sales growth of 5.6% and

Other Nutritionals

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sales growth of 71.0%, with segment EBITDA of $307.3 million, down 7.5% with margins impacted by the

4Q26 supply chain disruption as outlined below.

4Q26 supply chain disruption

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As previously announced, the Company was impacted by shortfalls of China label IMF product at distributors and retailers that

materially impacted in-market product availability during 4Q26 and necessitated a large proportion of existing users to switch to

alternative brands as they ran out of pantry stock mainly in June.

These product shortfalls were due to a number of factors, including strong demand in the preceding quarter, freight challenges,

Synlait production backlog, extended product release times, and additional customs clearance requirements and testing

measures. The contributing factors have now been resolved with product availability significantly improved.

The product availability impact on English label IMF product was limited on a2 Platinum™ and largely concentrated on a2

Genesis™, which was affected by planned production downtime at a2 Pōkeno and a change in China importation requirements.

In addition, a2 Platinum™ offtake in China has been indirectly impacted by the USA label IMF recall announced in May 2026. The

recall was isolated to the USA label product, which has a different formulation and relevant ingredient to the English label a2

Platinum™ IMF sold in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Vietnam and through cross border channels into China.

The Company is now focused on various sales and marketing initiatives to encourage previous China label IMF users to return

while accelerating new user recruitment with its retail and distribution partners as well as actions to improve offtake momentum

in English label. Refer to the Outlook section below for further commentary on FY27.

China label IMF

The total China label IMF market stabilised in FY26 with value down 0.2%

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, as low single digit volume declines were offset by

increased contribution from higher priced early stage products and continued premiumisation trend. The trend towards online

channels also continued with increased pressure on offline channels resulting in further store closures.

Brand concentration stabilised, with share of top-10 brands (including a2MC) in the China label market flat at 78%

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and divergent

performance among top brands.

a2MC China label IMF revenue declined by 14.0% to $544.3 million (1H26: up 6.5% vs pcp, 2H26 down 33.0% vs pcp). After a

positive first three quarters of the year, with market share reaching record levels, China label IMF sales were materially impacted

by 4Q26 supply chain disruption outlined above.


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Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities) for the 52 weeks ended 12 June 2026 and similar for prior

periods. Kantar restated 2025 market data in March 2026 based on actual number of newborns released by China National Bureau of Statistics.

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China National Bureau of Statistics.

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China Ministry of Civil Affairs. Number of marriage registrations grew by 11% in 2025 vs 2024.

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China Central Economic Work Conference for 2026.

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Includes $23.8 million of a2 Pōkeno external ingredient sales, largely consisting of milk powder and cream.

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Supply chain disruption refers to the temporary shortfall in a2™ IMF product availability in China in 4Q26, resulting from strong demand in the preceding

quarter, air and sea freight constraints, Synlait production backlog, extended product release times due to enhanced testing, and additional customs clearance

requirements and testing measures. Refer to separate announcements Trading, Supply Chain and Outlook Update (13 April 2026) and Supply chain and FY26

results update (7 July 2026).

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On a MAT basis the Company maintained its MBS

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market share across Key&A and BCD cities with 7.0% and 3.2% market share

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respectively. DOL market share of 3.9%

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was down 0.3ppts. However, on a quarterly basis, MBS 4Q26 market share was 2.1%

and DOL 4Q26 market share was 1.8%, impacted by 4Q26 supply chain disruption. As stock levels have now significantly

improved, the Company is focusing its resources on regaining past users and accelerating new user recruitment.

During the year the Company received regulatory approval for the use of two new China label products to be produced at a2

Pōkeno. These products are targeted at under penetrated and new segments for a2MC, including lower tier cities and the Organic

segment, that will support China label market share recovery in FY27 and further growth beyond that.

English label IMF

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The total English label IMF market maintained growth for the year, increasing 5.7%

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. Market conditions softened considerably in

the second half, with growth moderating to 0.8% in 2H26 and 4Q26 down 4.7% on pcp, driven by a decline in early stage volumes

as the market responded to industry recalls, with affected brands progressively recovering.

English label share of the total China IMF market further increased to 20%

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, up from a low of 14% in FY22, but still below pre-

COVID levels of 28% in FY19 and higher levels prior to that.

a2MC English label IMF grew with English label sales in the China & Other Asia segment of $714.6 million, up 27.8%. a2MC’s

English label performance was driven by CBEC and O2O channel performance over the first three quarters of the year, increasing

contribution from a2 Genesis™ and from other markets, particularly Vietnam.

On a MAT basis, a2MC was the leading CBEC share gainer

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and a2 Genesis™ achieved 1.8% share on CBEC with over 60% of

offtake coming from early-stage products. a2MC remains the second largest brand in the China English label market with 19.5%

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market share.

Whilst the product availability impact on a2 Platinum™ from supply chain disruption was limited, 4Q26 offtake was indirectly

impacted by the USA label IMF recall announced in May 2026 despite the recall being isolated to the USA label product which

uses a different relevant ingredient to the a2 Platinum™ product sold in China and other countries. a2 Genesis™ sales continued

to grow and now make up 6% of total a2MC English label sales, noting there was some product availability impact in 2H26 due to

the planned production downtime at a2 Pōkeno and a change in China importation requirements.

Throughout FY26, the Company continued to advance its emerging markets strategy, executing in Vietnam and South Korea while

assessing expansion opportunities in other markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Vietnam English label IMF sales grew 200% due to continued investment in consumer marketing and distribution expansion for

both a2 Platinum™ and a2 Gentle Gold™. Distribution expanded to over 3,500 MBS stores, including broader a2 Platinum™

distribution in major retailer, Concung, and a2 Gentle Gold™ expansion into lower tier cities.

Other Nutritionals

Other Nutritionals revenue in the China & Other Asia segment increased 71.0% to $188.6

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million, driven by recent innovation

launches. In FY25, the Company introduced three China label seniors fortified milk powder products targeting key health needs

including immunity, bone, gut and heart health and a new kids fortified milk powder product for ages 3+, supporting immunity,

eye health and brain development. In FY26, these products showed positive momentum, resonating well with consumers and

creating incremental growth opportunities beyond IMF, with the kids fortified milk powder providing a substitute product for

Stage 3 and Stage 4 China label IMF users during 4Q26 supply chain disruption.



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MBS = Mother & Baby Stores (Nielsen MBS retail measurement service). DOL = Domestic online channel (Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: DOL

platform sales by value).

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Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (MAT by value).

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Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: DOL platform sales (MAT by value).

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Excludes USA label IMF sales.

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Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities) for the 52 weeks ended 12 June 2026.

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Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: CBEC sales (MAT by value).

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Includes a2 Pōkeno external ingredient sales of $23.8 million.

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The Company continued to progress its innovation pipeline in FY26 launching a new China label kids fortified UHT product and

entered the paediatric supplements market with its a2 至奕™ (a2 Zhi Yi™) range in 3Q26. The kids UHT product features a height-

support formulation and was launched through Costco as lead offline partner supported by selective online distribution. The

paediatric supplements range has products focused on immunity, gut health, brain and eye health and anti-allergy, and was

launched across MBS and DOL channels. Near term supplement sales are not expected to be material, however the longer-term

potential of the category and growth platform for a2MC could be significant.

Other Nutritionals sales also includes $23.8 million of a2 Pōkeno external ingredient sales, largely consisting of whole milk powder

and cream.

2. Australia and New Zealand

The Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) segment reported revenue of $348.2 million, up 10.2% and EBITDA of $60.7 million, up

5.5%. The result was primarily driven by growth in the Australian liquid milk business, with English label IMF sales declining 8.6%

due to lower Daigou sales.

Liquid Milk

Australian liquid milk sales increased by 17.2% to $244.9 million, with growth from both the core a2 Milk™ range and a2 Milk™

Lactose Free, and foreign currency translation benefits. a2 Milk™ outperformed the category, delivering further market share

gains with liquid milk value share up 0.5ppts to 11.7%

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. a2 Milk™ Lactose Free achieved a record high MAT value share of

22.6%

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with a2MC proud to be the first national lactose free brand, with the launch of a2 Milk™ Lactose Free in Coles in WA.

During the year, the Company also delivered premium brand exposure in China and Australia and selectively in other emerging

markets as the first ever dairy milk partner of the Australian Open with strong results from its AO26 campaign providing

significant brand exposure and product trial opportunities for the 1.3 million+ venue audience including through mass sampling.

English label IMF and Other Nutritionals

ANZ IMF sales declined 8.6% to $73.7 million as a result of lower Daigou channel sales with a2 Gentle Gold™ continuing to drive

sales growth in Australian retail channels. English label IMF focus remains on the China CBEC and O2O channels, however the

Company continues to support the Daigou channel through marketing support and trade activations. Other Nutritionals sales

were up 10.7% with growth across all product categories.

3. USA

USA grew revenue by 28.6% to $179.0 million and delivered ongoing profitability improvement, with an improved EBITDA loss of

$3.4 million (improvement from a loss of $9.3 million in FY25), and achieved breakeven in 2H26. Revenue growth was

underpinned by double digit growth in both the a2 Milk™ core range and a2 Milk™ Grassfed with increased household

penetration, additional distribution points and higher average velocity per distribution point.

a2MC’s market value share in the premium milk category for the Grocery channel increased to 2.8%

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, up from 2.2% in FY25.

Brand equity strengthened materially, with aided awareness increasing from 15%

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to 27% and spontaneous awareness more

than doubling from 2.1% to 4.5%. Net Promoter Score increased 3 points to 66, achieving the highest score in the premium milk

category.

The Company also established an exclusive partnership with Steak 'n Shake, a classic American restaurant chain, creating a new

brand experience and growth platform for a2 Milk™ core, grassfed and kids chocolate milk in foodservice. Grassfed milk growth

was further supported by new ranging in customers, including Publix and HEB, and the establishment of a new grassfed milk farm

in the Southeast to support year round supply.

From an IMF perspective, the Company completed a voluntary recall of limited USA label IMF batches in 4Q26. a2MC’s long-term

U.S. Food and Drug Administration IMF submission remains under review with a final factory inspection completed recently.



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IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, MAT basis to 30 June 2026.

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SPINS data for MULO Channel, L52 weeks as of 14 June 2026.

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a2MC brand health tracking July 2026.

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Innovation and portfolio expansion

Innovation and portfolio expansion are an important part of the Company’s growth strategy and are increasingly contributing to

performance, with recent innovation contributing over 50% of FY26 revenue growth. This includes growth from products such as

a2 Genesis™, a2 Gentle Gold™, fortified kids and seniors milk powders, fortified kids UHT and Liquid Milk range extensions.

Looking ahead to FY27, there is a pipeline of product launches planned across key categories, including two new China label IMF

products (increasing the portfolio from one to three products), meaningful updates to a2 Platinum™ and a2 Genesis™, further

expansion of the kids milk powder range, English label paediatric supplements and lactose free liquid milk in the USA. These

initiatives are supported by the Company’s internal innovation and product development capability, investment in a2 Pōkeno and

a growing manufacturing partner network.

Supply chain transformation

The Company successfully completed the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno, a world class nutritional facility, and divestment of MVM, as

announced in August 2025

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. The acquisition significantly increases control over a2MC’s supply chain, expands capacity and

capability, and is expected to deliver strong financial returns over time.

Post acquisition, the Company has made significant progress on its supply chain transformation strategy. During the year, the

Company secured additional experienced manufacturing talent more than doubling the a2 Pōkeno team since acquisition,

delivered against its capital investment programme which remains on time and on budget, invested in enhancing the site’s world

class IMF capabilities, and secured regulatory approval for registration amendments to enable the launch of two new China label

products.

Looking ahead to FY27 the Company has commenced the planned insourcing of its English label a2 Platinum™ product from

Synlait, including formulation and packaging updates, and has commenced production of its two new China label products,

bringing vertical margin capture benefits to the Group.

Sustainability

The Company continued to invest in its a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund across ANZ, supporting sustainability projects that

demonstrate an integrated approach to deliver a meaningful impact across climate, nature, cows, and community.

During FY26, the Company progressed its emissions reduction implementation plan, supported by the collection of real on-farm

data. With the integration of the a2 Pōkeno manufacturing facility, the Company has taken initial steps to transition the site’s gas-

fired boiler to a renewable energy source, and more broadly commenced work on an Environmental Management System to track

relevant metrics across its owned manufacturing facilities.

To support delivery against its packaging targets, the Company has developed a comprehensive packaging database and

continued to support Extended Producer Responsibility schemes in the markets where its products are sold.

Dividends

The Board has declared a final dividend of 9.5 cents per share (unimputed and fully franked). The record date for the final

dividend is 18 September 2026 and the payment date is 2 October 2026.

Including the interim dividend of 11.5 cents per share, total FY26 ordinary dividends of 21.0 cents per share represents an

improved payout ratio for the full year of ~74% of continuing operations NPAT, versus FY25 of approximately 71% of reported

NPAT.

In addition to the ordinary dividends announced for FY26, and as foreshadowed in August 2025, the Board declared and paid a

$300 million special dividend, following regulatory approvals received in connection with amendments to the two a2 Pōkeno

China label registrations for use under the a2™ brand. The special dividend equated to 41.36

29

cents per share and was paid on

24 July 2026. The special dividend was unimputed and fully franked.



28

Refer to a2MC’s market announcements on 18 August 2025.

29

The dividend quoted has been rounded to 2 decimal places for ease of communication.

7
FY27 Outlook

a2MC’s revenue and EBITDA are expected to grow in FY27, supported by increased contribution from product innovation and new

markets, continued momentum in Other Nutritionals and Liquid Milk, and a2 Pōkeno profitability improvement.

IMF sales are expected to be impacted by the flow-on effects of supply chain disruption in 4Q26. At this stage, the Company

expects IMF sales to be broadly similar to FY26, with China label to gradually recover over the course of FY27 and English label

offtake momentum to improve during the first half, supported by an increase in marketing particularly in 1H27. As a result, Group

revenue and EBITDA are expected to be materially weighted to 2H27.

Whilst a range of outcomes is possible depending on the rate of recovery in IMF, the Company currently expects the following in

FY27 compared to FY26 (on a continuing operations basis):

• Revenue growth of mid single digit percent, with 1H27 revenue broadly in line with 1H26

• EBITDA margin percent to be approximately 15%, with 1H27 to be materially down on 1H26

• Depreciation and amortisation to be approximately $20 million

• Cash conversion to be approximately 70-80%

• Capital expenditure to be approximately $70 million

The Company will provide an update on the progress of its IMF recovery plan at the Annual Meeting on 19 November 2026.

Key risks

A range of risks could materially impact expected revenue and earnings outcomes including, but are not limited to, extent and

rate of recovery in China IMF, trading upside and downside, macroeconomic conditions, category dynamics and competitive

intensity, product and supply related risks, cross border trade, foreign exchange movements, changes in interest rates, farmgate

milk pricing and other commodity prices, regulatory risk, export and import requirements, the Middle East conflict, a2 Pōkeno

transformation and transition risks and geopolitical risks.



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David Bortolussi

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

The a2 Milk Company Limited



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The a2 Milk Company Limited
17 August 2026

2026

ANNUAL

RESULTS

We pioneer the future of Dairy for good

Disclaimer
This presentation dated 17 August 2026 provides additional

commentary on the financial results for the 12 months ended

30 June 2026 of The a2 Milk Company Limited (the “Company” or

“a2MC”) and accompanying information released to the market on

the same date. As such, it should be read in conjunction with the

explanations and views in those documents.

This presentation is provided for general information purposes only.

The information contained in this presentation is not intended to be

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in any jurisdiction.

Certain statements in this presentation constitute forward looking

statements. Such forward looking statements involve known and

unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important

factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company and

which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to

differ materially from those expressed or implied by such

statements.

While all reasonable care has been taken in relation to the

preparation of this presentation, none of the Company, its

subsidiaries, or their respective directors, officers, employees,

contractors or agents accepts responsibility for any loss or damage

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person.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance and no

guarantee of future returns is implied or given.

Some of the information in this presentation is based on unaudited

financial data which may be subject to change.

All values are expressed in New Zealand dollars unless otherwise

stated.

All intellectual property, proprietary and other rights and interests in

this presentation are owned by the Company.

2

Agenda
Results summary and outlook4

Financial overview22

Regional and

product performance

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Appendix45

Solid full year results with significant strategic progress
Delivered FY26 results in line with, or slightly ahead of, updated April guidance with double digit revenue growth

-Achieved Infant Milk Formula (IMF) growth of 5% in a flat China IMF market

-Generated high growth in Other Nutritionals of 42%

1

through innovation in kids, seniors, UHT and supplements

-Maintained strong Liquid Milk growth of 22% through market share gains in ANZ and USA

Managed supply chain disruption

2

in 4Q26 which had a material impact on China label IMF product availability, performance and

supply chain costs, which impacted 2H26 Group sales and earnings, with recovery actions underway

Continued to ramp up innovation with new products in recent years contributing over 50% of sales growth in FY26 and significant new

product launches planned in 1H27 in IMF, Other Nutritionals and Liquid Milk to support future growth

Advanced supply chain transformation through divestment of MVM and acquisition of a2 Pōkeno earlier in FY26, with capital

investment, capability build, product development and transition initiatives all on track or ahead of plan

Declared $300 million special dividend while retaining a strong balance sheet to support future growth and declared an increase in full

year ordinary dividends with improved payout ratio

1

2

3

4

4

1

Excludes FY26 a2 Pōkeno external ingredient sales of $23.8 million.

2

Supply chain disruption refers to the temporary shortfall in a2 IMF product availability in China in 4Q26, resulting from strong demand in the preceding quarter, air and sea freight constraints, Synlait production backlog, extended product release times due to enhanced testing, and additional customs clearance requirements and testing

measures. Refer to separate announcements Trading, Supply Chain and Outlook Update (13 April 2026), Supply chain and FY26 results update (7 July 2026) and FY26 Results Commentary and Outlook for further commentary on 4Q26 supply chain disruption.

5

Double digit revenue growth, margins impacted by supply chain disruption
•Revenue up 12.4% to $1,974.9 million

•EBITDA down 2.5% to $284.4 million

−Underlying

2

EBITDA


up 5.4% to $307.6 million

•EBITDA % margin 14.4% down 2.2ppts

−Underlying

2

EBITDA % margin of 15.6%, down 1.0ppts

•NPAT down 5.8% to $207.5 million

−Underlying

2

NPAT up 7.0% to $235.8 million

•Basic EPS down -6.0% to 28.6 cents

−Underlying

2

basic earnings per share


up 6.8% to 32.5 cents

•Cash of $784.5 million with cash conversion of 68%

3

•Final FY26 dividend of 9.5 cents per share declared (~74% full year payout)

EBITDA; $ millions

Revenue; $ millions

Basic EPS; cents per share

Key financials

1

1

All references to financials and related metrics are on a continuing operations basis (ie exclude Mataura Valley Milk), unless otherwise stated. Note FY24 continuing operations financials are unaudited.

2

Underlying results represent the Group’s reported results excluding a2 Pōkeno losses which reflect temporarily low production volumes ahead of the a2 Platinum transition in 1H27 and one-off transformation costs associated with the transaction, separation, integration and transition. a2 Pōkeno’s FY26 losses are as follows:

EBITDA loss of $23.2 million and NPAT loss of $28.3 million.

3

Calculated as net cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax divided by EBITDA.

Continuing operations

1

(FY26 versus FY25)

2

5

2

All geographic and product segments in growth
•China & Other Asia segment sales up 11.2%, led by English label IMF and

Other Nutritionals growth

•ANZ segment sales up 10.1% driven by Australian liquid milk growth

•USA segment sales up 28.6% due to core and grassfed liquid milk growth

Segment and product sales

1

Segment sales; $ millions

Product sales; $ millions

Segment performance

Product performance

•IMF sales up 4.7%: English label up 23.2%, China label down 14.0%

•Liquid Milk sales in ANZ and USA up 17.2% and 28.9% respectively

•Other Nutritionals sales up 59.9% (42.3% excluding a2 Pōkeno)

1

All references to financials and related metrics are on a continuing operations basis (ie exclude Mataura Valley Milk), unless otherwise stated.

6

Sales up 12.4% with growth from core product portfolio and recent innovation, plus

slightly benefiting from FX tailwinds (weakened NZD)

Group performance

1

China IMF market conditions update
1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities) for the 52 weeks ended 12 June 2026 and similar for prior periods. Kantar restated 2025 market data in March 2026 based on actual number of newborns released by China National Bureau of Statistics.

2

China Ministry of Civil Affairs. Number of marriage registrations grew by 11% in 2025 vs 2024 (1Q -8%, 2Q +18%, 3Q +22%, 4Q +19%).

3

China Central Economic Work Conference for 2026.

4

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: DOL platform sales (by value).

5

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: CBEC platform sales (by value).

•China IMF market value up 0.7% in FY26 as premiumisation offset low single digit

volume declines. Stage 1 value in low single digit growth, Stage 2 in mid single digit

growth and Stage 3 stabilising

1

•China newborns expected to be supported in CY26 by positive marriage rates (+11%

in CY25

2

), and continued China Central Government

3

focus on birth rate stabilisation

•China label IMF market value stabilised and down 0.2% in FY26

1

, with volume

decline partially offset by price recovery with DOL channels up 8.3%

4

•English label IMF market value up 5.7% in FY26

1

, however growth significantly

slowed in 2H26 to 0.8% impacted by industry recalls. O2O and CBEC channels

up 10.6%

1

, and 6.6%

5

respectively in FY26

•Key&A cities declined by 1.1% in FY26 with higher growth in BCD cities up 2.6%

1

•A2-type protein segment grew 7% in FY26, now 22% of China IMF market value

(up from 21% in FY25)

1

•Ultra premium price segment grew 1.6% in FY26, continuing to expand its value

contribution in IMF category to 53% (up from 52% in FY25)

1

•Market concentration continued with the top-5 brands representing 59%

1

of market

value in FY26 (up from 58% in FY25)

English label IMF market value vs pcp

1

Total China IMF market value vs pcp

1

China label IMF market value vs pcp

1

7

China IMF market conditions

Supply chain disruption in 4Q26 resolved but impacted market share
China label IMF supply chain disruption

a2 至初market share impacted in 4Q26

a2 至初stages

April 2026May 2026June 2026

Stage 1

Largely out of stock

Available from

early June

Stage 2

Limited availability

Available from

mid June

Stage 3

Limited availability

Available from

mid June

Stage 4

Largely out of stock until August

Kids fortified powder

Available as a substitute to Stages 3 & 4

•a2 至初 in-market product availability during 4Q26 was materially

impacted by a number of temporary factors that have been resolved,

including:

-strong demand in the preceding quarter (3Q26)

-freight challenges (indirectly due to Middle East crisis)

-Synlait production backlog and extended product release times

-additional customs clearance requirements and testing measures

a2 至初 indicative availability in retail channels during 4Q26:

•In-market product availability necessitated a large proportion of

existing users to switch to alternative brands as they ran out of

pantry stock mainly in June

•China label market share was materially impacted in 4Q26, more

than Kantar data indicates (ie Mar-26 MAT 5.6% versus 4Q26 4.3%,

refer Nielsen and Smart Path data below which is more indicative)

1

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value).

2

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: DOL platform sales (by value).

China label share in MBS channel

1

China label share in DOL channel

2

8

a2 至初 offline and online market share metrics:

1Q272Q273Q274Q27
•Introduce market leading traceability tool with batch-by-batch testingCompleted

•Amplify through social media and PR campaigns

•Engage and refine plan with distributors and key retail partners

•Execute past user win back programme supported by gift with purchase

•Increase new user recruitment investment and enhance loyalty programme

•Maintain stability of distributor ecosystem and trade recommendation

•Prioritise and expand distribution in a controlled manner based on productivity

•Launch two new China label IMF products

•Collaborate with retail partners to maximise awareness and trial

Actions underway to recover market share

•Positive early progress against plan

•Launch of new traceability tool and batch-by-batch testing very well received by consumers

•Positive brand sentiment quickly recovering on social media

•Strong support from distributors and trade partners

•New user recruitment efforts showing positive results with conversion rates back to or exceeding historical levels

•Offtake expected to gradually recover over the course of FY27

9

3. Support ecosystem

4. Launch products

2. Drive recruitment

1. Rebuild trust

Batch-by-batch testingXinhua News endorsementDaddy Lab endorsement
First wave of marketing investment focused on reassurance of high quality

•Launched a market leading traceability tool

with batch-by-batch testing in mid June

•Provides consumers with the most

comprehensive testing reports in industry

with testing to strict standards by state

owned independent testing labs across

New Zealand and China

•Very well received by consumers

generating positive brand sentiment on

social media

•Launched endorsement campaign in early

August with China’s state owned

authoritative media Xinhua News and

Academician Chen Junshi of the Chinese

Academy of Engineering, a China national

leading expert in food safety

•Endorsement amplified across multiple

state owned media and social media

in China

•Daddy Lab is a leading independent quality

assurance and evaluation influencer with

~50 million followers on social media

•a2 至初 passed 800+ tests based

on Daddy Lab’s independent random

sampling

•Co-endorsement by Daddy Lab and JD

platform in a livestreaming event in early

August during JD’s Quality Festival

10

Social media and PR campaigns improving brand sentiment
Social media sentiment tracking based on posts and comments Brand marketing comments

•Positive brand sentiment quickly recovering

to prior levels based on comprehensive

social listening

•a2 brand, a2 至初 and a2 Platinum search

index on e-commerce platforms recovering week

on week to ~80% of December to January peak

by end of July

•Intensive new user education and recruitment

starting from mid August

•a2 brand superiority campaign commencing

in October

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54%

48%

34%

26%

31%

35%

57%

58%

46%

50%

62%

63%

64%

61%

42%

40%

1%

2%

4%

11%

5%

4%

2%2%

Jan-26Mar-26Apr-261H May-262H May-26Jun-261H Jul-262H Jul-26

PositiveNeutralNegative

Source: Ipsos social listening tracking on mainstream Chinese news sites and social platforms.

FY27 outlook
12

See full outlook statement and key risks in the FY26 Results Commentary and Outlook announcement dated 17 August 2026

a2MC’s revenue and EBITDA are expected to grow in FY27, supported by increased contribution from product innovation and new markets,

continued momentum in Other Nutritionals and Liquid Milk, and a2 Pōkeno profitability improvement.

IMF sales are expected to be impacted by the flow-on effects of supply chain disruption in 4Q26. At this stage, the Company expects IMF

sales to be broadly similar to FY26, with China label to gradually recover over the course of FY27 and English label offtake momentum to

improve during the first half, supported by an increase in marketing particularly in 1H27. As a result, Group revenue and EBITDA are

expected to be materially weighted to 2H27.

Whilst a range of outcomes is possible depending on the rate of recovery in IMF, the Company currently expects the following in FY27

compared to FY26 (on a continuing operations basis):

-Revenue growth of mid single digit percent, with 1H27 revenue broadly in line with 1H26

-EBITDA margin percent to be approximately 15%, with 1H27 to be materially down on 1H26

-Depreciation and amortisation to be approximately $20 million

-Cash conversion to be approximately 70-80%

-Capital expenditure to be approximately $70 million

The Company will provide an update on the progress of its IMF recovery plan at the Annual Meeting on 19 November 2026.

Strategy remains focused on capturing China IMF potential while ramping
up innovation, entering new markets and transforming supply chain

Purpose

We pioneer the future of Dairy for good

Goals

CONSUMERS

Bring the unique benefits of pure and

natural a2 Milk to as many

consumers as possible

Vision

An A1-free world where Dairy nourishes all people and our planet

SHAREHOLDERS

Create long-term, enduring value for

shareholders and maintain a trusted,

transparent relationship

PEOPLE

Create a safe, diverse, inclusive and

engaging place for our people to

thrive, support our farmers and

contribute to our communities

PLANET

Protect our planet and cows, rethink

packaging, accelerate our transition

to near zero emissions and

contribute to nature positive

Strategic

priorities

Enablers

Values

Quality & SafetyBrand strength

Science & InnovationStrategic relationships

Capture full potential

in China IMF

-Leverage expanded portfolio

across more price points

-Expand in lower tier cities

-Accelerate online growth

-Invest in brand strength and

leverage across two labels

and wider portfolio

2

Ramp-up product

innovation

-Expand EL and CL IMF

product portfolio

-Develop Other Nutritionals

for kids, adults and seniors

-Innovate in liquid milk

-Explore other adjacencies

3

Enter new markets

-Leverage IMF and other

products into new markets

-Develop Asia region (esp.

SE Asia) plus other

markets over time

-Adopt in-market distributor /

partner model approach

4

Invest in people and

planet leadership

-Invest in our people to

enable them to thrive

-Take direct action to lead

the industry in GHG

emissions reduction,

farming practices and

sustainable packaging

1

Transform supply chain

-Execute transformation

programme at a2 Pōkeno

facility in New Zealand

-Develop supply capability

and capacity to support

innovation and growth,

directly and with 3PMs

5

Bold passionOwnership & agility

Leading constructivelyDisruptive thinking

BLO

D

13

CONSUMERS
a2MC continues to track well against strategic goals despite temporary

supply chain disruption

BRAND HEALTH

3

MARKET SHARE

4

INNOVATION

5

SUPPLY CHAIN

6

SHAREHOLDERS

14

China brand

health

AU brand health

USA brand health

MBS share

DOL share

CBEC share

O2O + Daigou

share

Australian fresh

milk share

USA premium

milk share

On track

Work in progress

1

a2 Pōkeno transformation includes integration, transition and expansion activities, refer slide 19 for update.

Access to ≥ 3

CL registrations

a2 Pōkeno

transformation

1

CL inventory

management

EL inventory

management

Quality and

service

Supply chain

efficiency

7

12

PEOPLEPLANET

GHG emissions

reduction

Sustainable farming

practices

Support animal

welfare outcomes

Sustainable

packaging

Safety

Engagement

Diversity and

inclusion

Gender pay gap

IMF sales from

new products

China Other

Nutritionals growth

Emerging markets

development

ANZ sales from

new products

USA sales from

new products

Sales ambition of

$2.0b (≥ FY27)

EBITDA margin

ambition in the

‘teens’ targeting

year-on-year

improvement

a2 Pōkeno

profitability by FY28

US profitability

by FY27

Refer to Investor Day materials communicated to the market on 27 October 2021 for further information on medium-term ambition, strategy, risks and opportunities
Medium-term revenue and EBITDA margin ambitionCommentaryAreas of planned revenue growth

•The Company expects to achieve its

$2 billion revenue ambition by FY27 in

line with previously amended plan

•China label IMF impacted by 4Q26

supply chain disruption

•English label IMF on track with high

growth over recent years

•Other Nutritionals on track driven

by innovation

•Emerging markets growth driven by

successful Vietnam roll out, with more

new markets to come

•ANZ on track with growth in USA

exceeding expectations

•a2 Pōkeno expected to be EBITDA

breakeven in FY27 due to vertical

margin benefits following the insourcing

of English label a2 Platinum

On track

Work in progress

Market/category

Growth ambition

(compared to

FY21 to ≥ FY27)

1

Tracking

China label IMF

2

$0.4

English label IMF$0.3

China other

nutritionals

$0.2

Emerging markets$0.1

ANZ$0.1

USA$0.1

Non-specific risk$(0.4)

Net growth~$0.8bn

Revenue, NZ$ billions

EBITDA margin

Expect to achieve $2bn revenue ambition by FY27

1

Incremental revenue ambition growth bridge from $1.21 billion in FY21 to ~$2.0 billion in ≥ FY27.

2

Prior to supply disruption, China label IMF LTM to 1H26 was $652 million compared to FY21 of $390 million.

3

Underlying EBITDA % margin - underlying results represent the Group’s reported results excluding a2 Pōkeno losses which reflect temporarily low production volumes ahead of the a2 Platinum transition in 1H27 and one-off transformation costs associated with the transaction, separation, integration and transition.

EBITDA margin target in the teens

targeting year-on-year improvement

Actual revenue and EBITDA margin

15

3

Substantial long-term growth opportunities in core business, adjacent
categories and new markets beyond FY27

16

Market/category size; Retail sales value; FY26; $ billions

1

1

Estimates based on various market data sources and management estimates; subject to rounding.

2

Not including Adult Milk Powder and Nutrition for Mothers.

3

IMF categories in Korea, Vietnam, other South East Asia and Middle East.

4

Including new products expected to be launched in FY27.

5

New product subject to FDA approval.

China IMFChina Other NutritionalsUSAEMANZ

2

3

4

5

Total combined market size~$80 bn

Total combined addressable market size~$50 bn

a2MC average share of total market~4%

Accelerated innovation driving sales growth opportunities
IMF portfolio expansion to ramp up from FY27Other Nutritionals innovation expanding growth beyond IMF

Innovation and portfolio expansion has been enabled by internal

product development team and investment in a2 Pōkeno and

subsequent capital upgrades

FY27 initiatives

•Two new China label products to be launched in 1H27, targeting

lower tier cities and Organic segment

•Significant update to a2 Platinum formulation and packaging plus

an update to a2 Genesis to improve benefit proposition and

competitiveness

Opportunities beyond FY27

•Work is progressing on further enhancing and expanding the IMF

portfolio, with upgrades planned for existing China label products,

an additional registration at Pōkeno and further expansion of English

label range over time

Supported by internal capability and a growing network of

manufacturing partners, increasing product development capability,

speed to market and market share opportunities

FY27 initiatives

•Accelerating growth of recently launched fortified kids and seniors

milk powders, and fortified kids UHT

•Expanding highly successful kids milk powder range with new

formulations

•Establishing a paediatric supplements platform with China and

English label ranges in a large and fast growing market segment

Opportunities beyond FY27

•Maximising growth of existing product ranges with opportunities to

further innovate across categories and consumer life stages

17

Innovation supported by scientific leadership in A1 protein free dairy
•Ongoing investment in science and research supports future product innovation, category expansion and long-term competitive differentiation

•More than a dozen clinical studies relating to A1 protein free proposition published in last two years, including independent research

undertaken in US, China, Korea and Switzerland, contributing additional insights into gastrointestinal health, microbiome composition and

immune response pathways

•Continued to advance beta-casein testing and quality assurance capabilities, supporting product integrity and a2MC's role as category steward

USA Growth Monitoring Study (GMS) completed with significant outcomes

•Key clinical requirement for FDA’s New Infant Formula Notification (NIFN) process

•Randomised, double-blind, controlled trial involving 156 healthy full-term infants

•Formula made with a2 Milk achieved the primary endpoint, demonstrating appropriate growth

and safety through 16 weeks

•Secondary analyses showed 6.6% greater length gain and 6.0% greater weight gain

1

versus a

commercially available conventional infant formula made from milk containing both A1 and A2-type

beta casein proteins

•a2MC's formula demonstrated 11% greater weight gain efficiency per gram of protein

consumed compared to the comparator product

•Results presented at the American Society for Nutrition Annual Meeting, Washington DC in

July 2026

18

More than 25 years of research in A1 protein free dairy underpins a2MC’s pioneering category leadership

1

Length 12.88 vs 12.08 cm, one-sided p-value < 0.05; Weight 3,577.78 vs 3,376.50 grams, one-sided p-value < 0.05.

Supply chain transformation substantially progressed at a2 Pōkeno
The Company successfully completed the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno, a world class

nutritional facility, and divestment of MVM, as announced in August 2025

1

. The

acquisition significantly increases control over a2MC’s supply chain, increases

capacity and capability, and delivers strong financial returns over time

Post acquisition progress

•Secured experienced manufacturing talent, more than doubling the a2 Pōkeno

team since acquisition

•Delivered against capital investment programme, on time and on budget,

optimising the site’s world class IMF capabilities. Building production capability

and ensuring future regulatory compliance with $51.6 million spent in FY26 out

of ~$100 million multi-year capital investment programme

•Secured registration amendments for two new China label products

FY27 Opportunities

•Two new China label products to be launched in 1H27, expanding the current

product portfolio from a single product – refer slide 31 for further detail

•a2 Platinum to be insourced from Synlait during 1H27 – delivering product

updates and vertical margin capture

•On track for EBITDA breakeven result in FY27, including one-off transformation

costs as flagged in August 2025

1

19

1

Refer to a2MC’s market announcements on 18 August 2025.

a2 Pōkeno to unlock significant value, with progress on track

Warehouse extension

and new blending

and canning line

New lab

and admin

construction

Key
metrics

a2 Pōkeno key milestones and metrics delivered with production

and financials on track to plan

FY26FY27FY28 to FY30

Transactions

•Complete a2 Pōkeno acquisition

•Complete Fonterra milk supply agreement

•Complete MVM divestment

•n/a

•n/a

English label

transition

•Develop formulation

•Complete product development trials

•Commence base powder production

Commence finished goods production

•Phase-in / phase-out trade inventory

•Launch product in market

•n/a

China label

registrations

•Submit 2 x existing registration amendments

for use under a2MC brand

•Complete in market withdrawal of old product

•Complete / commence product development

trials for amendment / new products

Achieve approval for amendments

Commence finished goods production

•Launch amended products

•Complete new product trials

•Submit registration applications for 2

upgraded and 1 new product

•Achieve approval of registrations

•Commence production and launch

new products

Facility upgrade and

capability build

•Commence capital works

•Commence ERP implementation

•Hire majority of additional roles

•Progress capital works

•Complete ERP implementation

•Complete recruitment and capability build

•Complete capital works

IMF production

•< 5,000 MT•10,000 – 15,000 MT•25,000 – 30,000 MT in FY29/30

EBITDA

•~$15 - 20 million operating loss•Approximately breakeven•Profitable

Transformation costs

•~$10 million•Potential transition costs•n/a

Key

milestones

Completed On track

20

Continued investment in making planet positive progress
•Commenced work to convert gas-fired boiler at a2 Pōkeno to an electrode

boiler, advancing progress towards the Company’s Scope 1 & 2 net zero

target by 2030

•Established on farm data collection approaches across New Zealand,

Australian and USA farms to increase the accuracy of Scope 3 emissions

reporting and start to track reductions over time

•Awarded 27 new projects through the a2 Farm Sustainability Fund

totaling more than NZ$800,000 in FY26, extending funding to farms

supplying A1 protein free milk to the a2 Pōkeno site

•Methane reduction strategy developed, incorporating consumer and

farmer insights

•Commenced development of an Environmental Management System

for use across the Company’s manufacturing facilities to track

environmental impacts

•Continued to invest in and engage in potential on-farm emissions

reductions solutions through shareholding in AgriZero

NZ

, a partnership

between the New Zealand Government and major agribusiness companies

to reduce on farm biogenic methane and nitrous oxide emissions

•Updated climate scenario analysis and transitionplanto inform business

strategyand resilience

21

Financial
overview

Strong revenue growth with earnings impacted by supply chain disruption
•Net sales revenue growth of 12.4% reflects growth in all product categories and

segments, with China label IMF impacted by 4Q26 supply chain disruption

•Gross margin of 47.7%, down 3.4ppts due to a2 Pōkeno operating losses (in line

with expectations), lower share of China label IMF sales, one-time costs related to

the 4Q26 supply chain disruption and increase in COGS due to higher milk and other

ingredient prices

•Distribution costs up due to higher freight rates, primarily related to Liquid Milk

•Marketing spend higher to support China growth strategy and innovation;

reinvestment rate down due to optimised spend impacted by supply chain disruption

product availability issues with new user recruitment investment maintained

•Administrative and other expenses (SG&A) higher due to investment in capability

to support China growth and supply chain initiatives, including a2 Pōkeno

transformation costs (transaction, separation of MVM, integration and transition costs)

plus higher FX losses, partly offset by cost reduction initiatives. Excluding FX losses,

SG&A as percentage of sales revenue was down on FY25

•Interest income down due to lower market rates and net transaction cash outflows

•Effective tax rate improved to 30.0% due to partial utilisation of a2 Pōkeno and USA

tax losses

•NPAT – Continuing Operations decreased by 5.8% to $207.5 million

•NPAT – Discontinued Operations loss of$96.4 milliondue to the MVM non-cash

divestment loss

•Basic EPS – Continuing Operations down 6.0% to 28.6 cents per share

•Total ordinary dividends of 21.0 cents per share declared with ~74% full year

payout, consistent with a2MC’s dividend policy (unimputed and fully franked) with an

increased payout ratio compared to FY25

1

All figures quoted in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) and all comparisons are with the 12 months ended 30 June 2025 (FY25) unless otherwise stated. Numbers

may not add down due to rounding.

2

All references to financials and related metrics are on a continuing operations basis (ie exclude Mataura Valley Milk), unless otherwise stated.

3

Group revenue comprises net sales revenue and other revenue.

4

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA). EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure.

$ million

1,2

FY26FY25% change

Net Sales Revenue

1,972.21,755.312.4%

Gross Margin

940.4896.34.9%

Gross Margin %

47.7%51.1%(3.4ppts)

Other Revenue

2.61.938.4%

Distribution

% Net Sales Revenue

(68.8)

3.5%

(56.5)

3.2%

21.9%

0.3ppts

Marketing

% Net Sales Revenue

(325.0)

16.5%

(318.4)

18.1%

2.1%

(1.7ppts)

Administrative and other (SG&A)

% Net Sales Revenue

(281.6)

14.3%

(243.3)

13.9%

15.7%

0.4ppts

Interest Income and Finance Costs

29.044.5(34.8%)

Profit Before Tax

296.6324.5(8.6%)

Income Tax Expense

(89.1)(104.2)(14.5%)

NPAT – Continuing Operations

207.5220.3(5.8%)

NPAT – Discontinued Operations

(96.4)(28.2)241.5%

NPAT – Total Operations

111.1192.1(42.2%)

Group Revenue

3

1,974.91,757.212.4%

EBITDA

4

284.4291.7(2.5%)

EBITDA Margin %

14.4%16.6%(2.2ppts)

Basic EPS – Continuing Operations (cents)

28.630.4(6.0%)

Total Ordinary Dividends Per Share (cents)

21.020.05.0%

23

China segment impacted by a2 Pōkeno losses and supply chain disruption
$ million

1

China &

Other Asia

2

ANZUSACorporate

Total

Group

FY26

Revenue

1,447.6348.2179.0

-1,974.9

EBITDA

307.360.7(3.4)(80.2)284.4

EBITDA %

21.2%17.4%(1.9%)-14.4%

FY25

Revenue

1,302.0316.0139.3-1,757.2

EBITDA

332.457.5(9.3)(88.9)291.7

EBITDA %

25.5%18.2%(6.7%)-16.6%

%

change

Revenue

11.2%10.2%28.6%-12.4%

EBITDA

(7.5%)5.5%63.6%9.7%(2.5%)

24

1

All references to financials and related metrics are on a continuing operations basis (ie exclude Mataura Valley Milk), unless otherwise stated.

2

Includes a2 Pōkeno.

Net sales revenue
1

$ million

China &

Other Asia

4

ANZUSA

Total

Group

FY26

IMF

1,258.873.71.71,334.2

Liquid Milk

2

-244.9177.0421.9

Other Nutritionals

3,4

188.627.5

-

216.1

TOTAL

1,447.4346.2178.71,972.2

FY25

IMF

1,191.780.61.61,273.9

Liquid Milk

2

-209.0137.3346.3

Other Nutritionals

3

110.324.8

-

135.1

TOTAL

1,302.0314.5138.91,755.3

%

change

IMF

5.6%(8.6%)5.2%4.7%

Liquid Milk

2

-17.2%28.9%21.8%

Other Nutritionals

3,4

71.0%10.7%-59.9%

TOTAL

11.2%10.1%28.6%12.4%

Delivered growth across all product categories

1

All references to financials and related metrics are on a continuing operations basis (ie exclude Mataura Valley Milk), unless otherwise stated.

2

Excludes liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China and Other Asia markets.

3

Comprises powdered milk products (plain and fortified), liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China and Other Asia markets and a2 Pōkeno external ingredients sales.

4

Includes $23.8 million of a2 Pōkeno external ingredient sales, largely consisting of milk powder and cream.

25

Cash flow reflects investment in supply chain transformation, working
capital build and temporary product availability impacts

1

Calculated as net cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax divided by EBITDA.

26

$ millionFY26FY25% change

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers​

1,907.61,889.80.9%

Payments to suppliers and employees​

(1,715.1)(1,630.5)5.2%

Net interest flows and taxes paid​

(59.4)(57.8)2.7%

Net operating cash flows

133.1201.5(33.9%)

Acquisition of a2 Pōkeno

(275.0)-nm

Disposal of MVM

110.3- nm

Other investing activities

313.6(92.3)nm

Net cash flows from investing activities

148.9(92.3)nm

Dividends paid

(166.8)

(61.5)

nm

Other financing activities

(44.7)33.3nm

Net cash flows from financing activities

(211.5)(28.3)nm

Net increase in cash

70.580.9(12.9%)

Cash at the beginning of the period​

600.2518.915.7%

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash​

13.80.3nm

Closing cash at the end of the period

684.5600.214.0%

Net cash comprised of:

Cash andshort-termdeposits​

684.5600.214.0%

Term deposits​

100.0500.0(80.0%)

Bank borrowings

-

(39.0)(100.0%)

Total net cash

784.51,061.2(26.1%)

•Cash flows from operating activities: $133.1 million

‒Operating cash conversion of 68%

1

(FY25: 95%) wasin

line with updated guidance, with increased inventory due to

a2 Pōkeno ramp up of raw materials and base powder,

normalisation of IMF finished goods that were low at June

2025 due to Synlait backlog and timing of cash flows

impacted by 4Q26 supply chain disruption

•Cash flows from investing activities: $148.9 million

‒Includes net supply chain transaction outflows of $164.7

million for a2 Pōkeno acquisition and MVM divestment

‒Other investing activities includes reduction in term

deposits of $400.0 million offset by capex additions of

$73.5 million largely from a2 Pōkeno capital upgrade works

•Cash flows from financing activities: ($211.5) million

‒Includes $166.8 million of dividends paid and $39.0 million

repayment of MVM’s external banking facility prior to

divestment

Strong balance sheet to support future growth
27

$ millionFY26FY25% change

Cash and term deposits784.5 1,100.2

(28.7%)

Trade and other receivables172.2 92.2

86.7%

Inventories290.6 139.1

108.9%

Other current assets103.1 119.5

(13.7%)

Total current assets1,350.4 1,451.0

(6.9%)

Property, plant & equipment238.5 216.8

10.0%

Intangible assets224.2 110.9

102.2%

Other non-current assets147.9 163.4

(9.5%)

Total non-current assets610.7 491.1

24.4%

TOTAL ASSETS1,961.1 1,942.1

1.0%

Trade and other payables483.8 353.5

36.9%

Dividend payable300.0 -

nm

Other current liabilities56.0 96.6

(42.1%)

Total current liabilities839.8 450.1

86.6%

Total non-current liabilities48.2 61.3

(21.4%)

TOTAL LIABILITIES888.0 511.4

73.6%

NET ASSETS1,073.1 1,430.7

(25.0%)

•Inventories up $151.5 million due to acquisition of a2 Pōkeno and

post-acquisition build up of raw materials and base powder ahead of

the a2 Platinum transition from Synlait and production of new

China label registrations in FY27, and replenishment of IMF finished

goods that were low at June 2025

•Trade and other receivables up $80.0 million due to recognition of

Australian securities class action insurance recovery receivable of

$75.6 million (AUD $62 million) which is fully offset by the insurance

settlement payable of the same amount (see below)

•Intangible assets up $113.3 million due to $102.3 million of

goodwill arising from the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno

•Trade and other payables up $130.3 million due to increase in

payables related to higher inventory levels and securities class

action settlement payable of $75.6 million (fully covered by

insurance proceeds and offset by receivable – see above)

•Dividend payable of $300 million relating to special dividend

declared in June 2026 and paid in July 2026

•Other current liabilities down $40.6 million and non-current

liabilities down $13.1 million due to the reduction in external MVM

loans. The Company had no external debt at 30 June 2026

Regional
and product

performance

271
299

305

325

289

313

328

219

559

612

633

544

FY23FY24FY25FY26

1H2H

After strong 1H26, FY26 results impacted by 4Q26 supply chain disruption

•FY26 China label IMF revenue declined by 14.0% to $544.3 million (1H26: up 6.5%

vs pcp, 2H26: down 33.0% vs pcp)

•The contributing factors to the supply chain disruption are now resolved with

product availability significantly improved

•Recovery plan underway targeting win back of past users and new user

recruitment

-Early progress includes the launch of new traceability tool, batch-by-batch

testing, digital marketing driving positive brand sentiment

-Portion of past users returning (lower for early stage) and new user recruitment

activity conversion rates back to or exceeding historical levels

•Declines in Stage 4 IMF offset by strong performance of recently launched fortified

kids milk powder

•China label IMF market share momentum was maintained up to 3Q26, before

declining by the end of FY26 due to supply chain disruption

China label IMF net sales revenue

$ million

1

China label

a2MC MAT share of total China label IMF market value %

2

China label IMF sales impacted by 4Q26 supply chain disruption

China label IMF market share

1

Subject to rounding.

2

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities) values for the 52 weeks ended 12 June 2026.

29

China label market share affected in 4Q26
China label

•China label market value down 0.2%

1

in FY26, with low single

digit volume decline partially offset by price recovery

•Average China label price further recovered with increased

contribution from higher priced early stage products and continued

premiumisation trend

•The trend towards online channels continued with increased

pressure on offline channels resulting in further store closures

•Brand concentration stabilised with share of top-10 brands

(including a2MC) in China label market flat at 78%

1

and divergent

performance among top brands – concentration trend expected

to continue

Total China label market stabilisinga2 China label share gain impacted in 4Q26

China label IMF market

value share (MAT)

1

Jun-25Jun-26% change

DOL28%29%+1ppt

MBS51%51%0ppt

Other21%20%-1ppt

1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities). Kantar restated historical data in March 2026 based on actual number of newborns released by China National Bureau of Statistics.

2

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value).

3

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: DOL platform sales (by value).

•China label MAT share increased to March, before declining to 5.2%

by June due to supply chain disruption in 4Q26

1

•MBS and DOL shares both declined significantly in 4Q26 due to

supply chain disruption

a2MC China label IMF

market value share

MAT

Jun-25

MAT

Dec-25

MAT

Jun-264Q26

Kantar Total CL

1

5.5%5.6%5.2%4.3%*

Nielsen MBS

2

3.7%4.0%3.7%2.1%

Key&A cities7.0%7.7%7.0%3.1%

BCD cities3.2%3.4%3.2%2.0%

Smart Path DOL

3

4.2%4.4%3.9%1.8%

Market share metrics subject to limitations

(panel size and under or over representation of some channels or accounts)

and restatements from time to time

*China label market share was materially impacted in 4Q26 more than Kantar data

indicates, with Nielsen and Smart Path data more indicative

30

New China label products launching in 1H27 will support future growth
China label

Target segment

•Ultra premium

Benefit proposition and formulation

•Digestion + comprehensive nutrition

•High purity lactoferrin (immunity)

•DHA and ARA (brain development)

•Patented MLCT + OPO (component of breast milk)

Innovative packaging

•Scoop in lid with distinctive artwork

•3QR traceability and loyalty app capability

•Manufactured at a2 Pōkeno with variety of trial sizes

Other comments

•Stages 1, 2, 3

•Product to support share gain in lower tier cities

•Strong formulation with superior strength in digestion and

comprehensive nutrition, both of which are benefit propositions that

resonate particularly well with consumers in lower tier cities

31

Target segment

•Organic ultra premium+

Benefit proposition and formulation

•Digestion + organic nutrition

•Organic a2 Milk sourced from New Zealand

•Purity, free-from formulation

•DHA and ARA (brain development)

Innovative packaging

•Scoop in lid with New Zealand imagery

•3QR traceability and loyalty app capability

•Manufactured at a2 Pōkeno with variety of trial sizes

Other comments

•Stages 1, 2, 3

•Product to support brand image building in higher tier cities

•New Zealand and China dual organic product certification from

rare, highly regarded milk source

a2 Zhi Chu Qi Run (a2 至初启润) a2 Zhi Chu Zhi Chun (a2 至初至淳)

176
211

258

320

211

237

301

394

386

448

559

715

FY23FY24FY25FY26

1H2H

English label IMF sales up significantly over the period

1

Excludes USA label IMF sales.

2

Subject to rounding.

•English label IMF revenue growth

1

of 23.2% to $788.3 million driven by CBEC

and O2O growth, plus increasing contribution from other markets, particularly

Vietnam

•Strong a2 Platinum sales in 3Q26 following industry recalls, modest switching

benefit in 4Q26 as a result of China label supply chain disruption, with offtake

momentum indirectly impacted by USA label IMF recall announced in May 2026

•a2 Genesis sales continue to grow and represent 6% of total English label

sales. Supply was affected by planned production downtime at a2 Pōkeno

associated with site transformation and a change in China importation

requirements

•Vietnam English label IMF sales grew 200% due to continued investment in

consumer marketing and distribution expansion for both a2 Platinum and

a2 Gentle Gold ranges

•ANZ English label IMF declined 8.6% due to lower Daigou sales. a2 Gentle

Gold continues to drive sales growth in Australian retail channels

Growth in a2 Platinum, a2 Genesis and Vietnam

English label

ANZ English label IMF revenue

CBEC (including O2O) + Other Markets

1


English label IMF revenue

$ million by half

2

$ million by half

2

32

109

54

40

41

53

45

40

33

163

99

81

74

FY23FY24FY25FY26

1H2H

English label market growth slowed in 2H26 due to industry recalls
•English label market value increased 5.7% in FY26, with 2H26

growth slowing significantly to 0.8%

1

as the market responded to

industry recalls

•Slow down in English label market growth during 2H26 was driven

by decline in early stage volumes following the industry recalls, with

affected brands progressively recovering

•English label share of total China IMF market further increased to

20%, up from a low of 14% in FY22, but still below pre COVID levels

of 28% in FY19

1

and higher levels prior to that

Market growth moderated following industry recalls

English label

a2 English label performance

Total IMF market value

share (MAT)

1

Jun-25Jun-26% change

English label19%20%+1ppts

China label81%80%-1ppts

1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities). Kantar restated 2025 market data in March 2026 based on actual number of newborns released by China National Bureau of Statistics.

2

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: CBEC platform sales (by value).

3

Kantar CBEC tracking includes social E-Commerce platforms including Douyin/TikTok, Pinduoduo (and others).

•a2MC was the leading share gainer on CBEC (MAT: Jun-25 to

Jun-26)

2

•a2 Platinum offtake growth driven by activation across major

CBEC platforms; impacted indirectly by USA label IMF recall

from May

•a2 Genesis achieved 1.8% share on CBEC (MAT: Jun-25 to

Jun-26)

2

with >60% of offtake from early-stage product

EL IMF market value

share

MAT

Jun-25

MAT

Dec-25

MAT

Jun-26

4Q26

Kantar Total EL

1

19.2%19.2%19.5%19.7%*

CBEC

1,3

20.7%20.9%21.5%20.3%*

O2O & Daigou

1

17.5%17.3%17.3%19.8%*

Smart Path CBEC

2

18.1%18.4%19.6%17.9%

Market metrics are subject to limitations (eg small panel size and under representation of

some a2MC high growth channels, particularly O2O) and restatements from time to time

*Kantar quarterly share metrics impacted by low sample size; Smart Path more indicative

33

Major product updates in 1H27 to support English label future growth
English label

Target segment

•Premium in China, Asia and ANZ

Benefit proposition and formulation

•Digestion + sharper mind and sight

•DHA level increased and Lutein added

•HMO now on pack

•Prebiotic GOS

Innovative packaging

•Scoop in lid with contemporary artwork and straight wall tin

•3QR traceability and loyalty app capability

•Manufactured at a2 Pōkeno with variety of trial sizes

Other comments

•Stages 1, 2, 3, 4

•First major update since 2022 to increase product competitiveness

•Comprehensive product update combining advanced nutrition with

premium packaging, refreshed branding, traceability and loyalty

app functionality

34

Target​ segment

•Super premium in China and Asia

Benefit proposition and formulation

•Digestion + immunity

•Algal DHA

•Increased from 3 HMO to 6 HMO

•Prebiotic GOS + 24 billion Probiotics

Packaging updated

•Incremental changes to communicate enhanced formulation

•3QR traceability and loyalty app capability

•Manufactured at a2 Pōkeno with variety of trial sizes

Other comments

•Stages 1, 2, 3

•Upgrades to strengthen premium positioning and competitiveness

•Probiotic upgraded to BB536, a human-residential bifidobacterium

originally isolated from a healthy infant supported by >280 scientific

studies

a2 Platinuma2 Genesis

Vietnam net sales revenue

English label

35

•Strengthened a2 brand awareness

through digital campaigns, science

seminars and exhibitions

•Expanded distribution to >3,500 MBS

stores, including broader a2 Platinum

distribution in major retailer Concung

and a2 Gentle Gold expansion into lower

tier cities

1

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value) and Weighted Distribution % (MAT basis).

Continuing growth in new markets with Vietnam starting to scale

Infant formula weighted distribution

1

43%

8%

1%1%

Vietnam

•Further distribution expansion of a2

Platinum in major retailers and of

a2 Gentle Gold in lower tier cities

•Launch a2 Genesis in ultra premium

segment through major retailers in top tier

cities in 1H27

South-East Asia

•Launch a2 Genesis in Singapore retail /

online channels in 1H27

•Launch IMF in Indonesia in 2H27 (subject

to registration)

•Expand Other Nutritionals portfolio in

Philippines and Malaysia (commenced

Philippines UHT sales in FY26)

Middle East

•Progressing work on formulation for infant

formula launch in Saudi Arabia and UAE

Strong Vietnam performanceGrowing awareness and distribution Emerging markets future potential

36
54

63

107

44

56

72

109

80

110

135

216

FY23FY24FY25FY26

1H2H

Other Nutritionals growth driven by recent innovation

$ million

•Other Nutritionals

1

sales grew by 59.9% to $216.1 million, driven primarily by kids

nutrition and seniors fortified milk powder range and supporting overall margin

improvement in Other Nutritionals

•Kids milk powder growth continued, supported by strong consumer appeal, targeted

marketing activities and distribution expansion

•Senior fortified milk powder delivered steady upward trajectory, retaining no. 5 overall

ranking and no. 3 in the ultra premium segment of the online category

2

, underpinned

by intergenerational gifting and professional endorsement

•Adult milk powder posted consistent growth, achieving no. 2 in CBEC platform

3

•The new height support kids UHT resonated well with consumers and showed solid

month on month growth post launch in 2H26

•Emerging markets delivered 39% growth, driven by higher UHT and milk

powder volume

1

Comprises powdered milk products (plain and fortified), liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China and Other Asia markets, and a2 Pōkeno external ingredients sales.

2

Smart Path China senior milk powder online market tracking: DOL platform sales (by value).

3

Smart Path China adult milk powder online market tracking: CBEC platform sales (by value).

Other Nutritionals

Other Nutritionals net sales revenueStrong performance across categories and regions

36

•China label kids milk powder continued to
maintain robust momentum with half on

half sales increasing 80%

•Delivered month on month share gain in

MBS


post launch, retaining no. 1 ranking

among international brands

1

•Strong online market performance during

618, ranking high in e-commerce platform

hot lists

•Further enhanced kids portfolio awareness

and user recruitment through Octonauts

campaign

Kids milk powder growing rapidly with significant innovation potential

Other Nutritionals

Market share of a2MC kids milk powder in

MBS channel

1

•Launched locally manufactured kids milk

powder in 2H26 with improved freshness

and optimised product / trade economics

•Boost offline distribution across lower tier

cities and local key accounts, and

accelerate online expansion with customer

exclusive products

•Expanding kids milk powder range,

broadening consumer choice and

addressing areas of strong consumer

interest

1

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value).

Future potentialBuilding scale and brand momentum

37

Octonauts Campaign II

Imported 750gLocal 750g

Local 350g

(customer exclusive,

sachet format)

China label paediatric supplements launched in 2H26
•New a2 至奕 (Zhi Yi) paediatric

supplements range launched in 3Q26 across

MBS and DOL channels

•Products delivered gentle nutrition tailored

to support children’s natural growth and

development needs

•Built awareness and credibility through

endorsements of health care practitioners

and authoritative professional platform

38

Other Nutritionals

•Further expand distribution via MBS store

network and online channels

•Invest in product education and trial via

sampling programmes; amplify consumer

word of mouth

•Expand portfolio into further high growth

sub categories in paediatric and prenatal

supplements space

Immunity

HMO (2’FL)

Lactoferrin

IDP

1


Powder

in sachet

Anti-Allergy

4 x Probiotics

3 x Prebiotics

Powder

in sachet

Gut Health

4 x Probiotics

3 x Prebiotics

Postbiotics

Powder

in sachet

Brain &

Eye Health

100mg DHA

Patented

Algal Oil

Soft gel

in blister

Future potentialEncouraging early consumer response

Professional endorsement

1

Immune defence protein.

•a2 English label paediatric supplements range launching 1H27
•Range targets the top kids nutrition needs, consistent with a2

early life nutrition equity: healthy growth and bone development,

immunity and gut health

•All products manufactured in Australia to TGA standards

•Products will be available for sale in Australia, New Zealand and

China (CBEC)

•Intend to launch range in Vietnam (subject to registration)

•First to market with Australian made TGA certified liquid calcium

sachets (liquid calcium is the largest and fastest growing CBEC

sub category)

•Immune Lactoferrin Plus sachet contains leading levels of

Lactoferrin and clinically studied ß-Glucan (Wellmune

®1

)

New English label paediatric supplements range launching in 1H27

•Bone Health & Muscle Function

•Calcium

•Magnesium, Zinc

•Vitamin K2, Vitamin D3

•Healthy Growth & Bone Development

•Lysine

•Calcium

•Magnesium, Zinc

•Vitamin B12, Vitamin K2, Vitamin D3

•Immune Defence & Gut Health

•Lactoferrin (100 mg per sachet)

•Patented ß-Glucan

•Prebiotic FOS

•Vitamin C, Zinc

Other Nutritionals

Commentary

39

Immune Lactoferrin Plus

Liquid Calcium Plus

Liquid Calcium with Lysine

1

Wellmune® is a trademark of Kerry Company.

92
93

104

116

92

97

105

129

184

190

209

245

FY23FY24FY25FY26

1H2H

ANZ liquid milk growth continues gaining market share

•Net sales revenue up 17.2% to $244.9 million, with growth from both a2 Milk

and a2 Milk Lactose Free, and foreign currency translation benefits

•Total dairy milk category value sales grew 6.3%

1

driven by price increases across

private label and branded products. Overall volume growth was 1.0%

1

led by

strong growth in lactose free segment (of 11.4%

1

)

•a2 Milk outperformed the market resulting in further share growth, with

overall liquid milk market share up 0.5ppts versus FY25 to 11.7%

2

supported by

high growth in a2 Milk Lactose Free, achieving record high MAT value share

of 22.6%

2

•Brand health continues to strengthen, with brand awareness maintaining recent

high levels

3

and equity attributes improving

•Proud to be the first national lactose free brand, with the launch of a2 Milk

Lactose Free in Coles, WA

•Exclusive Australian Open partnership delivered premium brand exposure across

key markets in Australia and China and selectively in other emerging markets

Australia liquid milk net sales revenue

1

IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, MAT to 30 June 2026 vs MAT to 30 June 2025.

2

IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, MAT basis to 30 June 2026.

3

a2MC brand health tracking February 2026.

ANZ liquid milk

Australia liquid milk market value share

2

Share gains and record lactose free growth

Australia lactose free market value share

2

$ million

40

a2 Milk Lactose Free gaining share in a fast growing segment
1

IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan.

ANZ liquid milk

Lactose Free category a large driver of growth in Australian

dairy milk market

1

41

a2 Milk Lactose Free is the only product in market that is both

A1PF and LF and the number 2 brand in market

1

No. 1 player

Private label

Rest of market

Retail sales value Australia dairy milk

(AUD $ billion)

Lactose Free market value share by brand

USA delivered high growth and achieved breakeven in 2H26
•Net sales revenue growth of 28.6% to $178.7 million

•Ongoing profitability improvement with lower EBITDA loss of $3.4 million,

achieving breakeven in 2H26 for the first time

•Sales underpinned by double digit growth in both a2 Milk core range and

a2 Milk Grassfed with increased household penetration, distribution points

and average velocity per distribution point

•Grew dollar value share in the premium milk category to 2.8% (up from 2.2%

in FY25)

1

•a2 Milk now in the top-10 USA liquid milk brands and the fastest growing

•Voluntary recall of low volume of discontinued USA label IMF batches

announced in May 2026 (isolated to the USA market) completed and now

closed with an immaterial impact on USA financials

•Long-term FDA approval of New Infant Formula Notification submission

continues to progress with final factory inspection completed recently

$ million

2

USA

1

SPINS data for MULO Channel, L52 weeks as of 14 June 2026.

2

Subject to rounding.

$ million

2

52

57

64

83

52

57

75

96

105

113

139

179

FY23FY24FY25FY26

1H2H

42

-12

-8

-5

-3

-11

-7

-4

-23

-15

-9

FY23FY24FY25FY26

1H2H

Momentum across core range, distribution and brand equityUSA net sales revenue

USA EBITDA

Continuing to strengthen brand and driving growth through innovation
•a2 Milk brand equity grew significantly,

aided awareness increasing from 15% to

27% and spontaneous awareness more

than doubling from 2.1% to 4.5%

•Net Promoter Score (NPS) up 3pts to 66,

achieving the highest NPS in the premium

milk category

•Established an exclusive partnership

with Steak 'n Shake, creating a new brand

platform for a2 Milk core, grassfed,

and kids chocolate milk within the

foodservice channel

USA

Current focus

•Increase a2Grassfed milk household

penetration and increase distribution

•Establishment of new grassfed milk

farm in the Southeast to ensure year

round supply to support growth which

has been constrained

1H27 new product launch

•a2 Milk Lactose Free 2% to be launched

in 1H27 with selected retail partners

Future opportunities

•Opportunity to enter high growth protein

segments in liquid milk and adjacencies

currently under development

Strengthening brand

1

Innovation focus

43

1

a2MC brand health tracking July 2026.

Questions

Appendix

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures
1

EBITDA and EBIT are non-GAAP measures. However, the Company believes they assist in providing investors with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying performance of the business.

$ millionFY26FY25

Australia & New Zealand segment EBITDA

60.757.5

China & Other Asia segment EBITDA

307.3332.4

USA segment EBITDA

(3.4)(9.3)

Corporate EBITDA

(80.2)(88.9)

EBITDA

1

284.4291.7

Depreciation/amortisation

(16.9)(11.7)

EBIT

1

267.5280.0

Net interest income

29.044.5

Income tax expense

(89.1)(104.2)

Net profit for the period – continuing operations

207.5220.3

46

a2MC glossary of terms
AcronymMeaning

2’FL2’ - Fucosyllactose

3PMsThird party manufacturers

3QRThree QR code

618June CBEC hero sales period

A1PFA1 protein free

a2MCThe a2 Milk Company Limited

ANZAustralia and New Zealand

ARAArachidonic acid

AUAustralia

BCDLower tier cities in China

CLChina label

COGSCost of goods sold

CYCalendar year

DHADocosahexaenoic acid

DOLDomestic online channel

DPSDividend per share

EBITEarnings before interest and tax

EBITDAEarnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and

amortisation

ECe-commerce

EMEmerging markets

AcronymMeaning

ELEnglish label

EPSEarnings per share

ERPEnterprise resource planning system

FDAFood & Drug Administration

FOSFructooligosaccharides

FXForeign exchange

FYFinancial year

GAAPGenerally accepted accounting principles

GHGGreenhouse gas

GOSGalactooligosaccharides

HMOHuman milk oligosaccharides

IDPImmune defence protein

IMFInfant milk formula (Stage 1-4)

JDJingdong

Key&AUpper tier cities in China

KRSouth Korea

LFLactose free

LTMLast twelve months

MATMoving annual total

MBSMother & baby stores

MLCTMedium- and long-chain triacylglycerol oil

AcronymMeaning

MTMetric ton

MVMMataura Valley Milk Limited

NPATNet profit after tax

NPSNet promoter score

NZNew Zealand

NZD / NZ$New Zealand Dollar

O2OOffline to online

OPO1,3-olein-2-palmitin

PCPPrior corresponding period

PRPublic relations

SG&ASelling, general and administrative expenses

TGATherapeutic Goods Act

UHTUltra high temperature treated milk

USAUnited States of America

VNVietnam

WAWestern Australia

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2026
Annual Report

The a2 Milk Company

We pioneer the future of Dairy for good

FY26 highlights 2
Chair’s letter 4

CEO’s year in review

6

Buil

ding a sustainable

growth business 14

Who we are

15

What we do 16

Supply chain

transformation 18

Key supply chain assets

and strategic partners

19

How we create value 20

Our growth strategy 22

Our reporting approach

25

Consumers 26

People 34

Pl

anet

44

Sh

areholders

54

Risks and opportunities 57

Cor

porate governance 66

Directors 70

Executive leadership 72

Rem

uneration 74

Financial statements 83

Company disclosures 147

We are a company defined by our purpose,

vision and strategic priorities.

Our purpose is to pioneer the future of Dairy

for good, and our vision is to create an A1-free

world where Dairy nourishes all people and our

planet.

Our strategy is focused on investing in people

and planet leadership, capturing the full

potential of our business in China infant milk

formula, ramping up innovation, entering new

markets and transforming our supply chain.

We have made great strides in strengthening

our supply chain and operational platform

through the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno, a world-

class integrated nutritional manufacturing

facility in New Zealand, adding two approved

China label registrations to our infant milk

formula portfolio to support future growth.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to

disciplined execution, continued innovation

and long-term value creation for consumers,

partners and shareholders.

In this report

Strengthening our core

and expanding our future

Supply chain

transformation

substantially progressed

at a2 Pōkeno

Read more on page 18

USA IMF Growth

Monitoring Study

Read more on page 33

Key dates

2026 Annual Meeting1H27 ResultsFY27 Results

Thursday 19 November 2026Monday 22 February 2027Monday 16 August 2027

The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Company
disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

Building a sustainable

growth business

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

1

FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26
$

1,207

m

$

1,342

m

$

1,574

m

$

1,479

m

$

1,757

m

$

1,975

m

FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

$

123

m

$

220

m

$

255

m

$

246

m

$

292

m

$308m

$

284

m

FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

$

81

m

$

144

m

$

191

m

$

174

m

$

220

m

$

207

m

$236m

FY26 was another successful year for a2MC,

driven by the strength of our growth strategy

and the quality of execution by our team.

FY26

highlights

Group

performance

1

Revenue

$1,975m

12.4% from FY25

EBITDA

$284m

2.5% from FY25

Underlying EBITDA

2

$308m 5.4% from FY25

N PAT

$207m

5.8% from FY25

Underlying NPAT

2

$236m 7.0% from FY25

1. All references to financials and related metrics are on a continuing operations basis (i.e. excluding Mataura Valley Milk), unless otherwise stated;

FY21–FY24 continuing operations numbers are unaudited.

2.

Underlying results represent the Group’s reported results excluding a2 Pōkeno losses which reflect temporarily low production volumes ahead of the

a2 Platinum™ transition in 1H27 and one-off t

ransformation costs associated with the transaction, separation, integration and transition. a2 Pōkeno’s

FY26 losses are as follows: EBITDA loss of $23.2 million and NPAT loss of $28.3 million.

Net cash

$784m

26.1% from FY25

Operating cash flow

$133m

33.9% from FY25

Earnings per share (basic)

28.6c

6.0% from FY25

Underlying EPS

2

(basic)

32.5c 6.8% from FY25

2The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26
$

914

m

$

1,022

m

$

1,160

m

$

1,108

m

$

1,274

m

$

1,334

m

FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

$

232

m

$

254

m

$

303

m

$

289

m

$

346

m

$

422

m

FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

$

59

m

$

63

m

$

110

m

$

80

m

$

135

m

$

216

m

Product segment

revenue

Operating

segment revenue

1. Excludes liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China and Other Asia markets.

2.

Com

prises powdered milk products (plain and fortified), a2 Pōkeno external ingredient sales, and liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China

and Other Asia markets.

Infant Milk Formula (IMF)

$1,334m

4.7% from FY25

Liquid Milk

1

$422m

21.8% from FY25

Other Nutritionals

2

$216m

59.9% from FY25

China and Other Asia

$1,448m

11.2% from FY25

Australia and New Zealand

$348m

10.2% from FY25

USA

$179m

28.6% from FY25

3Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

Building a sustainable

growth business

FY26

Highlights

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

3

Chair’s
letter

“FY26 was a landmark

year for The a2 Milk

Company as we

made significant

progress against

our China growth

strategy and supply

chain transformation

through the acquisition

of a2 Pōkeno.”

Pip Greenwood

Chair

FY26 was a landmark year for The a2

Milk Company (the “Company”) as we

made significant progress against our

China growth strategy and supply chain

transformation through the acquisition

of a2 Pōkeno — an advanced nutritional

manufacturing facility located in the

North Island of New Zealand, with two

existing China label infant milk formula

(IMF) registrations.

This acquisition increases capacity

and resilience in our supply chain while

enhancing access to the attractive China

label IMF market. The recent approval

by the State Administration for Market

Regulation (SAMR) of amendments to

the two existing a2 Pōkeno China label

IMF registrations for use under the a2™

brand is expected to support future

growth through portfolio expansion,

innovation and increased participation

in the China label market, strengthening

the Company’s foundations and

supporting long-term shareholder value.

Following the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno

we have advanced our transformation

and capital investment programme

to support the planned insourcing of

English label IMF production from our

partner Synlait in the first half of FY27

in line with plan. With the acquisition

completed, regulatory approvals

secured and manufacturing ramp up

progressing to plan, the Company

enters FY27 having achieved a number

of milestones that will support the next

phase of its manufacturing transition

and future growth.

From a trading perspective, we entered

the year with strong momentum and

delivered a positive first half result, with

the Company trading ahead of plan and

achieving growth across all product

categories and markets. However,

as we entered the fourth quarter we

experienced supply chain challenges,

largely outside the Company’s control,

that significantly affected product

availability in China. During this period,

we also managed a limited product recall

in the USA. While this was disappointing

after such a strong start to the year,

these impacts were temporary and do

not change our long-term strategy, the

confidence in the strength of our brand

or the opportunities ahead.

Despite the fourth quarter challenges,

the Company delivered a solid result

for the year with revenue of $1.97 billion

(up 12.4%), an EBITDA margin of 14.4%

and reported NPAT of $207.5 million.

Excluding a2 Pōkeno, underlying

NPAT was $235.8 million (up 7.0%)

demonstrating the resilience and

strength of the business.

Throughout the year, we continued to

invest for sustainable growth through

brand marketing, product innovation,

A1 protein free science and supply

chain transformation, while progressing

important operational priorities across

the business.

Our IMF business remained central to

our strategy, with encouraging progress

from a2 Genesis™ and in emerging

markets. We also advanced our broader

innovation pipeline across all life stages

as we continued to extend the brand

into attractive adjacent categories.

Sales accelerated for recent Other

Nutritionals product launches, including

kids and seniors fortified milk powders

and our China label kids UHT product.

We also entered a new category through

the launch of a China label paediatric

supplements range a2

至奕™.

4The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

In liquid milk, the business performed
strongly in both ANZ and the USA,

reflecting the growing relevance of

our A1 protein free proposition with

consumers. We were also pleased to

build brand visibility through initiatives

including becoming the first ever dairy

milk partner of the Australian Open.

Turning to sustainability, we continued

to advance our agenda recognising

that performance depends on

operating responsibly across our

value chain. During the year, we

made further progress embedding

sustainability into the way we work

with an ongoing focus on climate and

nature, thriving farms, sustainable

packaging, responsible sourcing

and supporting the communities

connected to our business. While

there is more to do, we remain focused

on practical action that strengthens

our position and demonstrates the

Company’s commitment to doing its

part to support the planet and the

communities in which we operate.

From a capital management perspective,

the Board remains focused on delivering

returns to shareholders over time, while

maintaining balance sheet flexibility to

manage risk and fund potential future

investment.

In FY26, the Company paid an interim

ordinary dividend of 11.5 cents per

share and has declared a final ordinary

dividend of 9.5 cents per share to be

paid on 2 October 2026, resulting in

total ordinary dividends for the year

of 21.0 cents per share and a payout

ratio of ~74% of NPAT from continuing

operations, representing an increase

on FY25 dividends. In addition, and as

foreshadowed in August 2025, the Board

declared a special dividend totalling

$300 million in June 2026, equating

to 41.36 cents per share. In total, the

Company declared $453 million in

ordinary and special dividends in FY26,

providing a significant cash return to

shareholders.

Looking ahead, FY27 will be an

important year for the Company as we

rebuild momentum in our China label

a2

至初™ range, advance our supply

chain transformation programme,

including the insourcing of our English

label a2 Platinum™, and launch two new

China label IMF products. The Board

believes the business is well placed to

build on its underlying strengths, with

a clear focus on disciplined execution,

recovery in the China IMF business and

operational priorities that will support

long

-term growth and value creation.

Before closing, I would like to

acknowledge the hard work, resilience

and commitment of our teams across

Australia, China, New Zealand, USA

and Vietnam. FY26 has been another

significant year for the business and

I thank all our teams for the focus,

dedication and care they have shown

in continuing to deliver for customers,

partners and shareholders.

On behalf of the Board, I thank our

shareholders for their continued support

and investment in The a2 Milk Company.

Pip Greenwood

Chair

16 August 2026

“ The Board declared a special dividend totalling $300

million in June 2026 equating to 41.36 cents per share. In

total, the Company declared $453 million in ordinary and

special dividends in FY26, providing a significant cash

return to shareholders.”

5Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Chair’s

letter

CEO’s
year in review

“FY26 was another year

of strong execution by

our team, we delivered

revenue growth of 12%

with all markets and

categories in growth.”

David Bortolussi

CEO

Group financial performance

1,2,3,4

The a2 Milk Company (“the Company”, “a2MC”) announces full year financial and operational results for the 12 months ended 30

June 2026. Key results are as follows:

Continuing operations (NZ$ million)FY26FY25Variance (%)

Revenue1,974.91,757. 212.4%

EBITDA

5

Underlying

6

EBITDA

284.4291.7(2.5%)

3 07.6291.75.4%

Net profit after tax (NPAT)

Underlying

6

N PAT

2 0 7. 5220.3(5.8%)

235.8220.37.0%

Basic earnings per share (cents)

Underlying

6

basic EPS (cents)

28.630.4(6.0%)

32.530.46.8%

Net cash

7

(total reported)784.51,061.2(26.1%)

Ordinary dividends (NZ cents per share)21.020.01.0cps

Special dividend (NZ cents per share)41.355–n/a

1.All references to financials and related metrics are on a continuing operations basis (ie exclude Mataura Valley Milk), unless otherwise stated.

2.

All re

ferences to full year (FY), halves (H) and quarters (Q) relate to the Company’s financial year, ending 30 June.

3.

All figures are in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$), unless otherwise stated.

4.All comparisons are with the 12 months ended 30 June 2025 (FY25), unless otherwise stated.

5.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation. EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by

GAAP. However, the Company believes that in combination with GAAP measures, it assists in providing investors with a comprehensive understanding of

the underlying operational performance of the business. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net profit after tax is shown in the Company’s FY26 Results Investor

Presentation dated 17 August 2026.

6.

Underlying results represent the Group’s reported results excluding a2 Pōkeno losses which reflect temporarily low production volumes ahead of the a2

Platinum™ transition in 1H27 and one-off transformation costs associated with the transaction, separation, integration and transition. a2 Pōkeno’s FY26

losses, including transformation costs are as follows: EBITDA loss of $23.2 million and NPAT loss of $28.3 million.

7.

Including term deposits.

6The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

FY26 Revenue grew 12.4% to $1,974.9
million, driven by growth in English

label Infant Milk Formula (IMF), Other

Nutritionals and Liquid Milk. Revenue

growth was partially offset by a

reduction in China label IMF sales driven

by supply chain disruption in 4Q26, with

the contributing factors now resolved

and product availability significantly

improved. Refer to 4Q26 Supply chain

disruption section below for further

detail.

The China & Other Asia segment was

up 11.2%, led by English label IMF and

Other Nutritionals growth. USA segment

revenue was up 28.6% due to core and

grassfed liquid milk growth, whilst ANZ

segment revenue was up 10.2% driven by

Australian liquid milk growth from both

core and lactose free.

From a product category perspective,

total IMF sales grew 4.7%, with English

label sales up 23.2% driven by cross

border e-commerce (CBEC) and offline

to online (O2O) channel growth, plus

increasing contribution from other

markets, particularly Vietnam. China

label sales were down 14.0%, with

growth impacted by 4Q26 supply chain

disruption.

Liquid Milk sales grew 21.8%, with ANZ

up 17.2% and USA up 28.9%. Other

Nutritionals

8

sales were up 59.9%

(42.3% excluding a2 Pōkeno external

ingredient sales), driven by growth in

kids and seniors fortified milk powder

products and supported by the launch

of a new kids fortified UHT product and

the a2

至奕 ™ (a2 Zhi Yi™) paediatric

supplements range.

Gross margin percentage

9

of 47.7%

was down 3.4ppts due to expected a2

Pōkeno losses while the facility was

under-utilised (ahead of the planned

a2 Platinum™ transition from Synlait

in 1H27 that will significantly increase

production levels and improve financial

results), lower share of China label IMF

sales, one-off supply chain costs related

to 4Q26 supply chain disruption, and

an increase in underlying COGS due to

higher milk and other ingredient prices,

particularly in 2H26.

8. The Other Nutritionals portfolio consists of non-IMF powdered a2 Milk™ products, China & Other Asia liquid milk products and a2 Pōkeno external

ingredient sales.

9.

Gross margin percentage is gross margin as a percentage of net sales revenue.

10.

Operating cash conversion defined as net cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax divided by EBITDA.

11. Refer announcement a2MC reaches in principle agreement to settle shareholder class action (7 April 2026) and note C4 of the financial statements for

further detail.

Distribution costs were marginally higher

as a percentage of net sales revenue at

3.5% due to higher freight rates primarily

related to Liquid Milk.

Marketing investment of $325 million

was higher in support of the China

growth strategy and innovation, focused

on new user recruitment. China

marketing continues to make up the vast

majority of the Group’s investment.

Administrative and other expenses

(SG&A) were higher as a percentage

of revenue at 14.3% due to investment

in capability to support China growth

and supply chain initiatives, including

planned a2 Pōkeno transformation

costs (transaction, separation of

Mataura Valley Milk (MVM), integration

and transition costs), plus higher FX

losses due to the weakening of the

NZD, partly offset by cost reduction

initiatives. Excluding FX losses, SG&A as

a percentage of revenue was lower than

prior year.

EBITDA was down 2.5% to $284.4

million, with EBITDA % margin of

14.4% in line with previous guidance.

Excluding a2 Pōkeno operating losses

and transformation costs, underlying

6

EBITDA of $307.6 million was up 5.4%

with underlying

6

EBITDA % margin of

15.6%.

Depreciation and amortisation of $16.9

million was higher than FY25, reflecting

the a2 Pōkeno acquisition impact. Net

interest income was lower due to

lower market rates and net transaction

cash outflows. The effective tax rate

improved to 30.0% due to partial

utilisation of a2 Pōkeno and USA tax

losses.

NPAT from continuing operations

decreased by 5.8% to $207.5 million. On

an underlying

6

basis, NPAT was up 7.0%

to $235.8 million. Basic earnings per

share (EPS) from continuing operations

was 28.6 cents, and 32.5 cents on an

underlying

6

basis. Total reported NPAT

was $111.1 million including losses from

discontinued operations of $96.4 million

that was mostly due to the MVM non-

cash divestment loss recognised in 1H26.

The Company’s balance sheet remains

strong with closing net cash of $784.5

million with operating cash conversion of

68%

10

for the year in line with guidance

and impacted by an expected increase in

inventory outlined further below. Total

capital expenditure was $86.4 million,

reflecting significant investment of $51.6

million in the a2 Pōkeno transformation

programme as part of the previously

announced ~$100 million multi-year

capital investment programme.

With regard to working capital,

inventory increased by $151.5 million as

expected due to the acquisition of a2

Pōkeno and subsequent raw material

and base powder build ahead of a2

Platinum™ in-sourcing from Synlait

and production of the two new China

labels, and normalisation of China label

IMF stock that was low in FY25 due to

Synlait manufacturing challenges. Trade

and other receivables increased by

$80.0 million due to the recognition of

insurance proceeds recoverable related

to the Australian securities class action

11

,

with trade and other payables up $130.3

million due to the recognition of class

action settlement payable (fully offset

by the receivable) and an increase for

higher inventory related payables.

7Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

CEO’s year

in review

CEO’s year in review (continued)
Regional and product

performance

1. China & Other Asia

The overall China IMF market value grew

by 0.7%

12

in FY26, as premiumisation

offset low single digit volume declines.

Stage 1 value was in low single digit

percentage growth, Stage 2 in mid single

digit percentage growth and Stage

3 stabilised during the period. CY25

newborns of 7.9 million

13

declined 17%,

cycling a peak CY24 birth year boosted

by the Dragon Year and deferred COVID

births.

CY26 newborns are expected to be

supported by a recovery in marriage

rates seen in CY25

14

and by a greater

focus on birth rate stabilisation which

is listed as a China Central Government

priority in 2026

15

.

a2MC’s China & Other Asia segment

revenue grew by 11.2% to $1,447.6 million

driven primarily by IMF sales growth

of 5.6% and Other Nutritionals

16

sales

growth of 71.0%, with segment EBITDA of

$307.3 million, down 7.5% with margins

impacted by the 4Q26 supply chain

disruption as outlined below.

4Q26 supply chain disruption

17

As previously announced, the Company

was impacted by shortfalls of China

label IMF product at distributors and

retailers that materially impacted in-

market product availability during 4Q26

and necessitated a large proportion of

existing users to switch to alternative

brands as they ran out of pantry stock

mainly in June.

12. Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities) for the 52 weeks ended 12 June 2026 and similar for

prior periods. Kantar restated 2025 market data in March 2026 based on actual number of newborns released by China National Bureau of Statistics.

13. Chi

na National Bureau of Statistics.

14. China Ministry of Civil Affairs. Number of marriage registrations grew by 11% in 2025 vs 2024.

15. China Central Economic Work Conference for 2026.

16. Inc

ludes $23.8 million of a2 Pōkeno external ingredient sales, largely consisting of milk powder and cream.

17. Supply chain disruption refers to the temporary shortfall in a2™ IMF product availability in China in 4Q26, resulting from strong demand in the preceding

quarter, air and sea freight constraints, Synlait production backlog, extended product release times due to enhanced testing, and additional customs

clearance requirements and testing measures. Refer to separate announcements Trading, Supply Chain and Outlook Update (13 April 2026) and Supply

chain and FY26 results update (7 July 2026).

These product shortfalls were due to

a number of factors, including strong

demand in the preceding quarter,

freight challenges, Synlait production

backlog, extended product release

times, and additional customs clearance

requirements and testing measures.

The contributing factors have now

been resolved with product availability

significantly improved.

The product availability impact on

English label IMF product was limited on

a2 Platinum™ and largely concentrated

on a2 Genesis™, which was affected

by planned production downtime

at a2 Pōkeno and a change in China

importation requirements.

In addition, a2 Platinum™ offtake in

China has been indirectly impacted by

the USA label IMF recall announced in

May 2026. The recall was isolated to the

USA label product, which has a different

formulation and relevant ingredient to

the English label a2 Platinum™ IMF sold

in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea,

Vietnam and through cross border

channels into China.

The Company is now focused on various

sales and marketing initiatives to

encourage previous China label IMF

users to return while accelerating new

user recruitment with its retail and

distribution partners as well as actions

to improve offtake momentum in English

label. Refer to the Outlook section below

for further commentary on FY27.

China label IMF

The total China label IMF market

stabilised in FY26 with value down 0.2%

12

,

as low single digit volume declines were

offset by increased contribution from

higher priced early stage products and

continued premiumisation trend. The

trend towards online channels also

continued with increased pressure on

offline channels resulting in further store

closures.

Brand concentration stabilised, with

share of top-10 brands (including a2MC)

in the China label market flat at 78%

12


and divergent performance among top

brands.

a2MC China label IMF revenue declined

by 14.0% to $544.3 million (1H26: up

6.5% vs pcp, 2H26 down 33.0% vs pcp).

After a positive first three quarters of

the year, with market share reaching

record levels, China label IMF sales were

materially impacted by 4Q26 supply

chain disruption outlined above.

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“Our infant milk formula
business was resilient in

FY26 delivering 5% growth

despite a flat China market

and supply chain disruption

in the fourth quarter.”

On a MAT basis the Company maintained

its MBS

18

market share across Key&A and

BCD cities with 7.0% and 3.2% market

share

19

respectively. DOL market share

of 3.9%

20

was down 0.3ppts. However,

on a quarterly basis, MBS 4Q26 market

share was 2.1% and DOL 4Q26 market

share was 1.8%, impacted by 4Q26

supply chain disruption. As stock levels

have now significantly improved, the

Company is focusing its resources on

regaining past users and accelerating

new user recruitment.

During the year the Company received

regulatory approval for the use of

two new China label products to be

produced at a2 Pōkeno. These products

are targeted at under penetrated and

new segments for a2MC, including lower

tier cities and the Organic segment, that

will support China label market share

recovery in FY27 and further growth

beyond that.

18. MBS = Mother & Baby Stores (Nielsen MBS retail measurement service). DOL = Domestic online channel (Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: DOL

platform sales by value).

19. Nie

lsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (MAT by value).

20. Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: DOL platform sales (MAT by value).

21.

Excl

udes USA label IMF sales.

22.

Kan

tar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities) for the 52 weeks ended 12 June 2026.

23.

Sma

rt Path China IMF online market tracking: CBEC sales (MAT by value).

English label IMF

21

The total English label IMF market

maintained growth for the year,

increasing 5.7%

22

. Market conditions

softened considerably in the second half,

with growth moderating to 0.8% in 2H26

and 4Q26 down 4.7% on pcp, driven by

a decline in early stage volumes as the

market responded to industry recalls,

with affected brands progressively

recovering.

English label share of the total China IMF

market further increased to 20%

22

, up

from a low of 14% in FY22, but still below

pre-COVID levels of 28% in FY19 and

higher levels prior to that.

a2MC English label IMF grew with

English label sales in the China & Other

Asia segment of $714.6 million, up 27.8%.

a2MC’s English label performance

was driven by CBEC and O2O channel

performance over the first three quarters

of the year, increasing contribution from

a2 Genesis™ and from other markets,

particularly Vietnam.

On a MAT basis, a2MC was the leading

CBEC share gainer

23

and a2 Genesis™

achieved 1.8% share on CBEC with over

60% of offtake coming from early-stage

products. a2MC remains the second

largest brand in the China English label

market with 19.5%

22

market share.

Whilst the product availability impact

on a2 Platinum™ from supply chain

disruption was limited, 4Q26 offtake was

indirectly impacted by the USA label IMF

recall announced in May 2026 despite

the recall being isolated to the USA label

product which uses a different relevant

ingredient to the a2 Platinum™ product

sold in China and other countries. a2

Genesis™ sales continued to grow and

now make up 6% of total a2MC English

label sales, noting there was some

product availability impact in 2H26 due

to the planned production downtime

at a2 Pōkeno and a change in China

importation requirements.

Throughout FY26, the Company

continued to advance its emerging

markets strategy, executing in Vietnam

and South Korea while assessing

expansion opportunities in other

markets in Southeast Asia and the

Middle East.

Vietnam English label IMF sales grew

200% due to continued investment in

consumer marketing and distribution

expansion for both a2 Platinum™ and a2

Gentle Gold™. Distribution expanded to

over 3,500 MBS stores, including broader

a2 Platinum™ distribution in major

retailer, Concung, and a2 Gentle Gold™

expansion into lower tier cities.

“We delivered strong double

digit growth in English

label infant milk formula

led by

a2 Platinum™, with

high growth in our recently

launched

a2 Genesis™

product and successful

expansion into Vietnam.”

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Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

CEO’s year

in review

CEO’s year in review (continued)
Other Nutritionals

Other Nutritionals revenue in the

China & Other Asia segment increased

71.0% to $188.6

24

million, driven by

recent innovation launches. In FY25,

the Company introduced three China

label seniors fortified milk powder

products targeting key health needs

including immunity, bone, gut and heart

health and a new kids fortified milk

powder product for ages 3+, supporting

immunity, eye health and brain

development. In FY26, these products

showed positive momentum, resonating

well with consumers and creating

incremental growth opportunities

beyond IMF, with the kids fortified milk

powder providing a substitute product

for Stage 3 and Stage 4 China label

IMF users during 4Q26 supply chain

disruption.

The Company continued to progress its

innovation pipeline in FY26 launching

a new China label kids fortified UHT

product and entered the paediatric

supplements market with its a2

至奕™

(a2 Zhi Yi™) range in 3Q26. The kids

UHT product features a height-support

formulation and was launched through

Costco as lead offline partner supported

by selective online distribution. The

paediatric supplements range has

products focused on immunity, gut

health, brain and eye health and

anti-allergy, and was launched across

MBS and DOL channels. Near term

supplement sales are not expected to

be material, however the longer-term

potential of the category and growth

platform for a2MC could be significant.

Other Nutritionals sales also includes

$23.8 million of a2 Pōkeno external

ingredient sales, largely consisting of

whole milk powder and cream.

“Other Nutritionals is

emerging as an increasingly

important growth platform,

with revenue up 42% as

recent innovation across

kids, seniors and UHT

continue to scale and

leverage the strength

of the 

a2™ brand.”

24. Includes a2 Pōkeno external ingredient sales of $23.8 million.

25. IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, MAT basis to 30 June 2026.

2. Australia and

New Zealand

The Australia and New Zealand

(ANZ) segment reported revenue of

$348.2 million, up 10.2% and EBITDA

of $60.7 million, up 5.5%. The result

was primarily driven by growth in the

Australian liquid milk business, with

English label IMF sales declining 8.6%

due to lower Daigou sales.

Liquid Milk

Australian liquid milk sales increased

by 17.2% to $244.9 million, with growth

from both the core a2 Milk™ range

and a2 Milk™ Lactose Free, and foreign

currency translation benefits. a2 Milk™

outperformed the category, delivering

further market share gains with liquid

milk value share up 0.5ppts to 11.7%

25

.

a2 Milk™ Lactose Free achieved a record

high MAT value share of 22.6%

25

with

a2MC proud to be the first national

lactose free brand, with the launch of

a2 Milk™ Lactose Free in Coles in WA.

During the year, the Company also

delivered premium brand exposure

in China and Australia and selectively

in other emerging markets as the first

ever dairy milk partner of the Australian

Open with strong results from its AO26

campaign providing significant brand

exposure and product trial opportunities

for the 1.3 million+ venue audience

including through mass sampling.

“Our Liquid Milk

performance highlights the

increasing relevance of the

a2 Milk™ proposition, with

growth and share gains

across our ANZ and USA

markets.”

English label IMF and Other

Nutritionals

ANZ IMF sales declined 8.6% to $73.7

million as a result of lower Daigou

channel sales with a2 Gentle Gold™

continuing to drive sales growth in

Australian retail channels. English

label IMF focus remains on the China

CBEC and O2O channels, however the

Company continues to support the

Daigou channel through marketing

support and trade activations. Other

Nutritionals sales were up 10.7% with

growth across all product categories.

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3. USA
USA grew revenue by 28.6% to

$179.0 million and delivered ongoing

profitability improvement, with an

improved EBITDA loss of $3.4 million

(improvement from a loss of $9.3 million

in FY25), and achieved breakeven in

2H26. Revenue growth was underpinned

by double digit growth in both the

a2 Milk™ core range and a2 Milk™

Grassfed with increased household

penetration, additional distribution

points and higher average velocity per

distribution point.

a2MC’s market value share in the

premium milk category for the

Grocery channel increased to 2.8%

26

,

up from 2.2% in FY25. Brand equity

strengthened materially, with aided

awareness increasing from 15%

27

to

27% and spontaneous awareness more

than doubling from 2.1% to 4.5%. Net

Promoter Score increased 3 points to

66, achieving the highest score in the

premium milk category.

The Company also established an

exclusive partnership with Steak ‘n

Shake, a classic American restaurant

chain, creating a new brand experience

and growth platform for a2 Milk™ core,

grassfed and kids chocolate milk in

foodservice. Grassfed milk growth was

further supported by new ranging in

customers, including Publix and HEB,

and the establishment of a new grassfed

milk farm in the Southeast to support

year round supply.

From an IMF perspective, the Company

completed a voluntary recall of

limited USA label IMF batches in

4Q26. a2MC’s long-term U.S. Food and

Drug Administration IMF submission

remains under review with a final factory

inspection completed recently.

26. SPINS data for MULO Channel, L52 weeks as of 14 June 2026.

2 7. a2MC brand health tracking July 2026.

Innovation and

portfolio expansion

Innovation and portfolio expansion are

an important part of the Company’s

growth strategy and are increasingly

contributing to performance, with recent

innovation contributing over 50% of

FY26 revenue growth. This includes

growth from products such as a2

Genesis™, a2 Gentle Gold™, fortified kids

and seniors milk powders, fortified kids

UHT and Liquid Milk range extensions.

Looking ahead to FY27, there is a

pipeline of product launches planned

across key categories, including two new

China label IMF products (increasing the

portfolio from one to three products),

meaningful updates to a2 Platinum™ and

a2 Genesis™, further expansion of the

kids milk powder range, English label

paediatric supplements and lactose free

liquid milk in the USA. These initiatives

are supported by the Company’s internal

innovation and product development

capability, investment in a2 Pōkeno

and a growing manufacturing partner

network.

“Our focus on product

innovation over recent years

is paying off, contributing

over 50% of the Group’s

sales growth with more

new products being

launched in FY27.”

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Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

CEO’s year

in review

CEO’s year in review (continued)
Supply chain

transformation

The Company successfully completed

the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno, a world

class nutritional facility, and divestment

of MVM, as announced in August 2025

28

.

The acquisition significantly increases

control over a2MC’s supply chain,

expands capacity and capability, and

is expected to deliver strong financial

returns over time.

Post acquisition, the Company has made

significant progress on its supply chain

transformation strategy. During the

year, the Company secured additional

experienced manufacturing talent more

than doubling the a2 Pōkeno team

since acquisition, delivered against its

capital investment programme which

remains on time and on budget, invested

in enhancing the site’s world class IMF

capabilities, and secured regulatory

approval for registration amendments to

enable the launch of two new China label

products.

Looking ahead to FY27 the Company has

commenced the planned insourcing of

its English label a2 Platinum™ product

from Synlait, including formulation and

packaging updates, and has commenced

production of its two new China label

products, bringing vertical margin

capture benefits to the Group.

“The successful acquisition

and transformation of

a2 Pōkeno is a significant

step in strengthening our

supply chain and enabling

growth with the launch of

two new China label IMF

products planned for the

first half of FY27.”

28. Refer to a2MC’s market announcements on 18 August 2025.

29. The dividend quoted has been rounded to 2 decimal places for ease of communication.

Sustainability

The Company continued to invest

in its a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund

across ANZ, supporting sustainability

projects that demonstrate an integrated

approach to deliver a meaningful impact

across climate, nature, cows, and

community.

During FY26, the Company progressed

its emissions reduction implementation

plan, supported by the collection of real

on-farm data. With the integration of

the a2 Pōkeno manufacturing facility,

the Company has taken initial steps

to transition the site’s gas-fired boiler

to a renewable energy source, and

more broadly commenced work on an

Environmental Management System to

track relevant metrics across its owned

manufacturing facilities.

To support delivery against its packaging

targets, the Company has developed a

comprehensive packaging database and

continued to support Extended Producer

Responsibility schemes in the markets

where its products are sold.

“The payment of a

$300 million special

dividend and increased

ordinary dividends this year

demonstrates effective

capital management

and our commitment to

shareholder returns.”

Dividends

The Board has declared a final dividend

of 9.5 cents per share (unimputed and

fully franked). The record date for the

final dividend is 18 September 2026 and

the payment date is 2 October 2026.

Including the interim dividend of 11.5

cents per share, total FY26 ordinary

dividends of 21.0 cents per share

represents an improved payout ratio

for the full year of ~74% of continuing

operations NPAT, versus FY25 of

approximately 71% of reported NPAT.

In addition to the ordinary dividends

announced for FY26, and as

foreshadowed in August 2025, the

Board declared and paid a $300 million

special dividend, following regulatory

approvals received in connection with

amendments to the two a2 Pōkeno China

label registrations for use under the a2™

brand. The special dividend equated to

41.36

29

cents per share and was paid on

24 July 2026. The special dividend was

unimputed and fully franked.

12The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

FY27 Outlook
a2MC’s revenue and EBITDA are

expected to grow in FY27, supported

by increased contribution from product

innovation and new markets, continued

momentum in Other Nutritionals and

Liquid Milk, and a2 Pōkeno profitability

improvement.

IMF sales are expected to be impacted

by the flow-on effects of supply chain

disruption in 4Q26. At this stage, the

Company expects IMF sales to be

broadly similar to FY26, with China

label to gradually recover over the

course of FY27 and English label offtake

momentum to improve during the

first half, supported by an increase in

marketing particularly in 1H27. As a

result, Group revenue and EBITDA are

expected to be materially weighted to

2H2 7.

Whilst a range of outcomes is possible

depending on the rate of recovery in

IMF, the Company currently expects the

following in FY27 compared to FY26 (on

a continuing operations basis):

•

Reven

ue growth of mid single digit

percent, with 1H27 revenue broadly in

line with 1H26

•

EBIT

DA margin percent to be

approximately 15%, with 1H27 to be

materially down on 1H26

•

Depr

eciation and amortisation to be

approximately $20 million

• Cash conversion to be approximately

70-80%

•

Capi

tal expenditure to be

approximately $70 million

The Company will provide an update on

the progress of its IMF recovery plan

at the Annual Meeting on 19 November

2026.

Key risks

A range of risks could materially

impact expected revenue and earnings

outcomes including, but are not

limited to, extent and rate of recovery

in China IMF, trading upside and

downside, macroeconomic conditions,

category dynamics and competitive

intensity, product and supply related

risks, cross border trade, foreign

exchange movements, changes in

interest rates, farmgate milk pricing

and other commodity prices, regulatory

risk, export and import requirements,

the Middle East conflict, a2 Pōkeno

transformation and transition risks and

geopolitical risks.

David Bortolussi

Managing Director and

Chief Executive Officer

16 August 2026

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FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

CEO’s year

in review

Building a
sustainable

growth

business

14The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Who we are
The a2 Milk Company is a dairy nutritionals company, fuelled by its purpose to pioneer

the future of Dairy for good.

The Company was founded in 2000

in New Zealand by scientist Dr Corran

(Corrie) McLachlan and his business

partner, Howard Paterson, who

recognised that not all milk is the same.

Dr McLachlan joined Sir Robert (Bob)

Elliot – who had earlier discovered that

proteins in milk affect people differently

– to pioneer research to understand

these differences better.

Originally all cows produced milk

containing only A2 beta

-cas

ein protein,

but over many years the A1 protein

developed in some cows’ milk. Results of

several published peer-reviewed human

clinical trials have shown that A1 protein

can cause digestive issues for some

people. A scientific and proprietary way

to identify cows that naturally produce

A1 protein free milk was also discovered.

a2 Milk™ is sourced from specially

selected cows that naturally produce

milk containing only A2

-type beta-casein

protein and no A1. This means that while

most ordinary milk contains both A1 and

A2

-typ

e proteins, a2 Milk™ is naturally

A1 protein free.

The Company continues to pioneer

science and research to further

understand the potential benefits of A1

protein free milk, and focuses its sales

and marketing efforts to take a2 Milk™

to the world. With a growing portfolio

of products built on a foundation of

a2 Milk™, the Company is dedicated to

enabling more consumers to enjoy its

unique digestive and other potential

health benefits.

The Company’s current product portfolio

includes fresh milk, ultra

-hea

t treated

(UHT) milk, extended shelf life (ESL)

milk, infant milk formula (IMF), plain milk

powders (including instant whole and

skim milk powder), fortified milk powders

for children and seniors, paediatric

supplements and other dairy nutritional

products, providing high quality nutrition

for infants, children, adults, pregnant

women and seniors.

The Company primarily operates in the

China, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam,

South Korea and North America markets.

The Company’s primary business

activities by region are:

•

China and Other Asia: Sales of China

label and English label IMF, plain and

fortified milk powders, liquid milk

and Other Nutritionals (including

paediatric supplements) products

in offline stores and domestic and

cross

-border e-commerce channels

in China. IMF, UHT and some Other

Nutritionals products are also sold

in South Korea and parts of SE Asia,

such as Vietnam.

•

Australia and New Zealand: Sales of

English label IMF, plain and fortified

milk powders for children, adults and

pregnant women through reseller

and retail channels, and production

and sales of liquid milk through retail

channels in Australia. In New Zealand,

our nutritionals facility, a2 Pōkeno,

currently manufactures select English

label IMF products. In FY27, it will

expand production to include all

English label IMF products and two

new China label IMF products.

•

North America: Sales of various

liquid milk products in the USA,

including grass fed, flavoured and

“half and half ” milk, and liquid milk

in Canada.

What makes us unique

The a2 Milk Company’s purpose is to pioneer the future of Dairy for good with a vision

to create an A1-free world where Dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

Our B O L D values

Bold passionOwnership and agilityLeading constructivelyDisruptive thinking

We believe in the power

of the a2™ proposition.

We are pioneers and always

find a way to make it happen.

We are passionate about our

consumers and customers.

We align on outcomes and

prioritise initiatives.

We are e

ffect

ive in teams and

do what we say we will do.

We are

flexible and act with

a sense of urgency.

We are proud of what we do

and how we do it.

We encourage and develop

ourselves and others.

We are honest, direct and

respectful in our interactions.

We think big, creatively and

logically to maximise impact.

We are better together and

unlock the power of the

collective.

We challenge existing ways

of working to achieve better

solutions.

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statements

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governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

What we do
North America

RevenueEBITDA

$179m$(3)m

Estimated market sizeOur people

NZ$5b

5

USA premium liquid milk

market

NZ$12b

6

USA IMF market

24

headcount

Australia and New Zealand

RevenueEBITDA

$348m$61m

Estimated market sizeOur people

NZ$3b

3

Australia dairy milk market

NZ$0.4b

4

Australia IMF market

485

headcount

China and Other Asia

RevenueEBITDA

$1,448m$307m

Estimated market sizeOur people

NZ$27b

1

China IMF market

NZ$2b

2

Vietnam IMF market

179

headcount

a2MC continues to build on its strong presence across key markets, ranking amongst

the top

-4 IMF brand

s in China, being the leading branded milk in Australia and a top-10

milk brand in the USA. a2MC is also focused on expanding its reach into new markets and

adjacent categories. This is thanks to our talented and dedicated global team and the

support of our strategic partners.

1.Kantar, internal a2MC analysis.

2.Euromonitor, internal a2MC analysis.

3.Circana - Australia Grocery Weighted.

4. Circana IRI including Grocery and Pharmacy.

5.SPINS data including MULO.

6. SPINS data including MULO, estimated DTC

and other channels.

16The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Product mix
(% share of a2MC sales)

12.4%

Liquid milk

3.7%

IMF

1.4%

Other Nutritionals

Product mix

(% share of a2MC sales)

9.0%

Liquid milk

0.1%

IMF

Product mix

(% share of a2MC sales)

63.8%

IMF

9.6%

Other Nutritionals

China and Other Asia product portfolio⁷

Australia and New Zealand product portfolio⁷

North America product portfolio⁷

7. Product portfolio shown is not exhaustive.

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governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Supply chain transformation substantially
progressed at a2 Pōkeno

Auckland

• 50km from a2 Pōkeno

• Acc

ess to Port of

Auckland and Auckland

Airport terminals

Port of Tauranga

•

NZ’

s largest container port

•

160km from a2 Pōkeno

a2 Pōkeno

Pōkeno, NZ

A significant milestone during FY26 was the acquisition and successful integration

of the a2 Pōkeno nutritional manufacturing facility. The facility was acquired in 2025

for $281 million as part of the Company’s supply chain transformation programme.

a2 Pōkeno is located in the highly productive and fertile Waikato region, in the North

Island of New Zealand, providing advantages in milk sourcing, import/export logistics

and talent access.

Through the acquisition, the Company obtained a world-class

fully integrated nutrition manufacturing facility and two China

label infant milk formula registrations (with the potential for

a third registration).

The acquisition is a major step towards transforming the

Company’s supply chain. In addition to securing additional

China label market access, the acquisition will also provide

strategic and operational control over the manufacturing of the

majority of the Company’s IMF portfolio, enhance supply chain

resilience, support future innovation and generate attractive

financial returns through incremental China label IMF sales and

vertical manufacturing margin capture.

Throughout the year, we focused on integrating the facility into

the Company’s operations and investing in increasing capability

and capacity, making substantial progress in executing the

previously announced multi-year capital investment programme

of ~$100 million ($51.6 million invested in FY26). In addition, we

also strengthened quality processes and progressed plans to

insource our a2 Platinum™ product from our partner Synlait in

1H27. The facility continued to produce our premium English

label infant nutrition products, including a2 Genesis™ and

a2 Gentle Gold™, while providing a platform to further develop

advanced nutritional manufacturing capability in New Zealand.

A major achievement was the receipt of approval from China’s

State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) to transition

the two acquired China label infant milk formula registrations

to a2™ branded products. This represented the final regulatory

milestone associated with the acquisition and enables the

launch of a2™ branded China label infant nutrition products

manufactured at a2 Pōkeno in 1H27.

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Key supply chain assets and strategic
partners

Master distributor (China label and English label a2 Genesis™)

Main IMF production partner

Licensee fresh milk

(Canada)

A1 protein free milk pool partner

Australia and New Zealand

North America

• China State Farm Agribusiness

Development Group Co., Ltd. (CSFA)

import agent and master distributor

for China label, and English label a2

Genesis™ for sale via cross-border

e-commerce (CBEC) into China.

• The vast majority of products are

sourced from New Zealand and

Australia.

Distributor

(China, O2O)

Distributor

(South Korea)

Distributor

(Vietnam)

Infant Milk Formula

• a2 Pōkeno, NZ – 100% owned

• Synlait, Dunsandel, NZ –

19.8% ownership interest

•

154 farmer suppliers

Liquid Milk

• Smeaton Grange, NSW

– liquid milk processing (leased

site operated by a2MC)

•

Kyabram, Victoria – liquid milk

processing (owned site leased

to third-party manufacturer)

•

14 farmer suppliers

Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) has produced IMF

products for a2MC since 2013 and sources its

milk from the Canterbury region in New Zealand.

Synlait currently produces

a2 Platinum™ and a2

至初™ for a2MC. The production of a2 Platinum™

will move to a2 Pōkeno in 1H27. a2MC holds

a 19.8% equity interest in Synlait, making it

the second largest shareholder after Bright

Dairy, a multinational food and beverages

manufacturing company headquartered in China.

Bright currently has a 65.3% interest in Synlait

and is its controlling shareholder.

Fonterra Co

-operative Group Limited (Fonterra)

is New Zealand’s largest dairy processor.

The Company has a strategic relationship with

Fonterra including a long-term agreement for

the supply of A1 protein free raw milk from the

North Island, New Zealand for use at a2 Pōkeno.

• 3 third-party processing

relationships

• 9 fa

rmer suppliers

China National Agriculture Development Group

Co., Ltd. (CNADC) is a leading State

-Own

ed

Enterprise (SOE) and offers comprehensive

agricultural services in mainland China.

CNADC is responsible for meeting China’s

agricultural needs with 17 wholly

-own

ed or

share

-con

trolled subsidiaries, and three

publicly listed companies. CNADC’s knowledge

of the Chinese market and its ownership of

China State Farm Agribusiness positions

it as a strong strategic partner for the Company

for the long-term.

CS

FA is a Chinese SOE and offers comprehensive

agricultural services in China, and is the

exclusive import agent and master distributor

for the Company’s China label IMF products,

and English label a2 Genesis™ via the CBEC

channel into China, with 99 active IMF

distributors and approximately 80 UHT and milk

powder distributors throughout the country.

The Company’s agreement with CSFA is for

a term of five years from 1 October 2022 in

addition to a longer

-term s

trategic cooperation

agreement. CSFA’s China expertise is of

significant value to the Company in managing

its operations effectively.

RegionStrategic and distribution partners

China and Other Asia

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disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Our people
Through a purpose driven culture underpinned by our values, we aim to

create an environment that provides our people with opportunities to thrive.

Our success is the result of our diverse, skilled and engaged team, aligned

and focused to deliver on our purpose and strategy. We are committed

to the wellbeing and safety of our people and are continuing to develop

systems and processes to identify, control, report, investigate and monitor

health and safety risks and actions across the business.

Our purpose

We pioneer

the future

of Dairy

for good

Our growth

strategy

Strategic priorities

• Invest in people and planet

leadership

• Capture full potential in

China IMF

• Ram

p up product

innovation

•

Ent

er new markets

•

Tra

nsform our supply chain

Our brand

Our trusted brand, our proprietary know-how and our A1 and A2-type protein

expertise are our most valuable assets. We are committed to maintaining

and growing these assets with appropriate investment. Through ongoing

science and research programmes, we are deepening our expertise and

advancing global understanding of the potential health benefits of a2 Milk™.

Focused investment in communicating the a2 Milk™ difference continues

to build consumer awareness, consideration and brand equity across the

markets in which we operate.

Our environment

Access to natural resources and a thriving agricultural sector that supports

healthy ecosystems is fundamental to our business. We recognise that

climate change and pressures on agricultural and food systems present

a systemic challenge for our world – and we are committed to finding

solutions across our value chain to help address these challenges.

Appropriately meeting this challenge will enable us to continue providing

premium a2 Milk™ based products to our consumers and long

-term value

to our shareholders.

Our supply chain

The Company made significant progress to transform its supply chain

through the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno. We continue to complement our

internal expertise by working closely with our suppliers and farming

community to maintain a reliable and responsible sourcing and

manufacturing supply chain. We believe this combination of internal

capability and constructive partnerships is critical to our long

-term success.

Our communities

We strive to make a difference by supporting a range of community

initiatives in our key regions of New Zealand, Australia, China and the USA.

With a focus on proactive wellness, we partner with organisations that are

helping communities to thrive by creating a brighter future for children,

families and the Company’s farming communities.

Our finances

We carefully balance investment in our supply chain and distribution

network through both strategic partnerships and direct ownership.

Combined with the growth of our premium products, this approach has

enabled us to build a strong and robust balance sheet; which, guided by

our capital management framework, provides financial capital for us to

deploy in the pursuit of our strategic objectives.

How we create value

20The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report



People and

culture



Supply

chain



Competitive

intensity



Technology

and cyber

security



Doing business

in international

markets



Climate and

nature



Social licence

to operate



The supply of

nutritional food

products

Risks and opportunities

Read more on page 57

Our key stakeholder groups

Our vision

An A1-free

world

where Dairy

nourishes all

people and

our planet

Values

• Bold passion

•

Owner

ship and agility

•

Lea

ding constructively

•

Di

sruptive thinking

Consumers

Bring the unique benefits of pure and natural

a2 Milk™ to as many consumers as possible.

Read more on page 26

People

Create a safe, diverse, inclusive and engaging

place for our people to thrive, support our

farmers and contribute to our communities.

Read more on page 34

Planet

Protect our planet and cows, rethink packaging,

accelerate our transition to near zero emissions

and contribute to nature positive.

Read more on page 44

Shareholders

Create long-term, enduring value for shareholders

and maintain a trusted, transparent relationship.

Read more on page 54

$

Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

21Building a sustainable

growth business

Our growth strategy
The a2 Milk Company is driven by a clear and consistent growth strategy, focused on

unlocking value across brand, market, product and distribution opportunities.

The Company has clear goals across four stakeholder groups – Consumers, People, Planet and Shareholders – to ensure that, while

delivering its commercial ambitions, it is creating an environment for its teams to thrive, actively working to achieve its sustainability

priorities and executing in a way that further develops a trusted and transparent relationship with all its stakeholders.

Purpose

We pioneer the future of Dairy for good

Vision

An A1-free world where Dairy nourishes all people and our planet

Goals

$

Consumers

Bring the unique benefits

of pure and natural

a2 Milk™ to as many

consumers as possible

People

Create a safe, diverse,

inclusive and engaging

place for our people

to thrive, support our

farmers and contribute

to our communities

Planet

Protect our planet and

cows, rethink packaging,

accelerate our transition

to near zero emissions

and contribute to

nature positive

Shareholders

Create long-term,

enduring value for

shareholders and

maintain a trusted,

transparent relationship

Strategic

priorities

Invest in people

and planet

leadership

Capture full

potential in

China IMF

Ramp up

product

innovation

Enter

new

markets

Transform

supply

chain

Invest in our people

to enable them

to thrive

Take direct action

to lead the industry

in GHG emissions

reduction, farming

practices and

sustainable

packaging

Leverage

expanded portfolio

across more

price points

Expand in lower

tier cities

Accelerate

online growth

Invest in brand

strength and

leverage across

two labels and

wider portfolio

Expand EL and CL IMF

product portfolio

Develop Other

Nutritionals for kids,

adults and seniors

Innovate in liquid milk

Explore other

adjacencies

Leverage IMF and

other products into

new markets

Develop Asia

region (esp. SE

Asia) plus other

markets over time

Adopt in-market

distributor/partner

model approach

Execute

transformation

programme at

a2 Pōkeno facility

in New Zealand

Develop supply

capability

and capacity

to support

innovation and

growth, directly

and with 3PMs

Enablers

Quality & safetyBrand strengthScience & innovationStrategic relationships

Values

B

Bold passion

O

Ownership & agility

L

Leading constructively

D

Disruptive thinking

22The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

The Company’s growth strategy centres
on five key priorities:

• Invest in people and planet

leadership: Critical to a2MC

achieving its commercial objectives

is ensuring it has thriving, high

performing teams to execute its

strategy. a2MC has continued to

invest in people leadership, including

through its constructive leadership

programmes. It continues to focus on

taking direct action in GHG emissions

reduction and sustainable packaging.

a2MC is also focused on supporting

healthy ecosystems through

initiatives that contribute to nature

positive outcomes.

•

Cap

ture full potential in China

IMF: Growing share in the China IMF

market remains the Company’s most

significant commercial opportunity.

a2MC is particularly focused on

share gain in key accounts, lower tier

cities and online channels. Critical to

increasing share will be ongoing brand

investment, which a2MC leverages

across its growing English label and

China label IMF product portfolios.

•

Ramp

up product innovation: In

recent years, a2MC has invested

in building internal product

development capability and

continues to leverage third party

supply partners to accelerate

innovation and expand the product

portfolio and reach of the a2™ brand.

In FY27 a2MC will launch a number of

strategically important new products

and upgrades to existing products,

including the launch of two new China

label IMF products and updates to

a2 Platinum™ and a2 Genesis™.

•

Ent

er new markets: Continuing to

expand presence in new markets

and leveraging existing range of

products across IMF and Other

Nutritionals. Initial focus has been

across the broader SE Asia region,

with expansion into Singapore and

Vietnam well progressed. a2MC will

continue leveraging an in-market

distributor/partner model for initial

expansion to build scale.

•

Transform supply chain: Supply

chain transformation remains a top

strategic priority for a2MC as we

continue the integration of a2 Pōkeno.

Increasing control over our supply

chain enables increased control over

quality, supply and innovation.

Financial measures

of success

a2MC has remained firmly focused on

executing against its growth strategy

that was introduced in 2021. Meaningful

progress has been made against

a2MC’s strategic medium-ter

m financial

and non

-finan

cial ambitions which

are reflected in a2MC’s FY26 Group

STI Performance Scorecard (refer

to page 77).

a2MC’s strong brand, underpinned by

sustained marketing investment, has

driven significant market share gains.

a2MC’s share of the total China IMF

market has increased from 4.9% in FY21

to 8.0% in FY26, with a2MC being the

fourth

-largest brand in the market.

a2MC has achieved strong growth in

Group revenue and EBITDA from FY21

to FY26 of 64% and 130% respectively.

For the same period, China label IMF

sales have grown 40% and English label

IMF sales have seen a recovery, up 51%.

This year a2MC delivered record sales of

$1.975 billion, with double

-digi

t growth

in revenue, consistent with ongoing

execution of our growth strategy.

EBITDA and EPS were up 5.4% and 7.0%,

respectively, in FY26 on an underlying

basis (i.e. excluding a2 Pōkeno trading

losses and transformation costs).

FY26 results were impacted by supply

chain disruption in 4Q26 which impacted

in-market product availability, mainly

for China label IMF, and led to a large

proportion of users to switch brands

during this period. The contributing

factors were resolved with a2MC focused

on regaining users and driving new user

recruitment.

Despite 4Q26 supply chain disruption,

FY26 performance has moved a2MC

closer to its medium

-ter

m revenue

ambition of ~$2 billion by FY27 or later.

Key drivers for further sales growth are:

•

Incr

easing share in CL and EL IMF

through portfolio expansion and

growth in lower tier cities and

online channels, with two new China

label products being launched in

FY27, as well as important updates

to a2 Platinum™ and a2 Genesis™.

•

Growing other nutritional products

in China through innovation and

expanded distribution with positive

sales growth momentum for kids

nutrition, seniors nutrition and

paediatric supplements leading into

FY27, in addition to further expansion

of the Other Nutritionals portfolio.

• Growing in existing and new

emerging markets outside of China

(e.g. SE Asia). a2MC has already

established a strong presence

in Vietnam and is exploring

opportunities across other markets.

• Exp

anding in milk and adjacent

categories in ANZ and the USA,

leveraging a2MC’s strong brand

positions in both of these regions.

a2MC continues to target EBITDA

margins in the ‘teens’, with year-on-year

im

provement, and is focused on

continuing to deliver against its growth

strategy and broader medium

-ter

m

ambitions.

The recent acquisition of a2 Pōkeno will

help expand margins over time through

increased China label profit contribution

as well as vertical manufacturing profit

margin capture.

Achieving these goals will depend on

a range of factors, including China

IMF market conditions and channel

dynamics, mix of business (IMF channel

mix and overall product mix), investment

levels in brand and capability, timing

and investment required to deliver

a2MC’s priorities around its supply

chain transformation, and achieving

profitability in the USA.

There are also key macro uncertainties

that may impact future performance,

including:

•

How t

he China birth rate evolves

and the impact policy changes may

have on this.

•

How t

he competitive landscape

will continue to evolve in China.

•

The e

xtent and pace of change in

consumer product and channel

preferences.

•

How t

he China regulatory framework

and international relations may

evolve and impact trade.

•

Inflat

ionary pressures impacting

operating costs and introducing

cost

-of-livi

ng pressures for

consumers globally.

Because of these uncertainties, it is

difficult to define future targets and

when they will be achieved – the path

is also unlikely to be linear. Accordingly,

future results may be materially

different to a2MC’s ambition.

23Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

On track Work in progress
ConsumersPeoplePlanet

$

Shareholders

Brand HealthMarket ShareInnovationSupply Chain

China brand

health

AU brand

health

USA brand

health

MBS share

DOL share

CBEC share

O2O + Daigou

share

Australian

fresh milk

share

USA premium

milk share

IMF sales from

new products

China Other

Nutritionals

growth

Emerging

markets

development

ANZ sales

from new

products

USA sales from

new products

Access

to ≥3 CL

registrations

a2 Pōkeno

transformation

CL inventory

management

EL inventory

management

Quality and

service

Supply chain

efficiency

Safety

Engagement

Diversity and

inclusion

Gender pay gap

GHG emissions

reduction

Sustainable

farming

practices

Support

animal welfare

outcomes

Sustainable

packaging

Sales ambition

of $2.0b

(≥FY27)

EBITDA margin

in the ‘teens’,

targeting

year-on-year

improvement

a2 Pōkeno

profitability

by FY28

USA profitability

by FY27

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Our growth strategy (continued)

Non-financial measures

of success

a2MC is also focused on several

medium-term non-financial measures

of success, as summarised in the

table above.

Consumers: a2MC has set brand

health, market share, innovation

and supply chain targets to deliver

on its Consumer goals.

For brand health, it is targeting

year

-on-year improvements in

awareness, trial, loyalty and net

promoter scores in China IMF, Australian

fresh milk and USA premium milk.

For market share, a2MC is working to

become a top-five China label IMF brand

with greater than 5% market share. a2MC

is also targeting to have the leading

English label IMF range and market

share of greater than 25%. For its liquid

milk business, a2MC is targeting greater

than 13% market share in Australia and

greater than 3% market share in the

premium milk segment in the USA.

For innovation, a2MC is looking to drive

significant growth in Other Nutritionals

in China, building a business in excess of

$200 million in incremental revenue from

Other Nutritionals, while also driving 15%

of sales from new products in Australia

and the USA.

For supply chain, importantly, in FY26

a2MC received regulatory approval

for two additional China label

registrations to be produced at a2

Pōkeno, with potential for a third.

a2MC remains focused on finalising

the integration and capital investment

programme at a2 Pōkeno, including

scaling volumes produced.

The acquisition of a2 Pōkeno in FY26

substantially progressed a2MC’s

supply chain transformation and

provides for more strategic control

to support its targets to maintain

the highest food safety and quality

standards, improve supplier and

customer service levels, tightly manage

inventory levels and constantly

improve supply chain efficiency.

People: a2MC is committed to

promoting a safe, diverse, inclusive and

engaging environment for its people. Its

ambition is to be an employer of choice

in the industry by creating a fulfilling

employee engagement experience that

enables employees to thrive personally

and professionally. To facilitate this

ambition, a2MC is targeting below 5

for its safety total recordable injury

frequency rate (TRIFR) with continuous

improvement, improving its employee

engagement score to greater than 75%,

maintaining its diversity and inclusion

rating and reducing a2MC’s Australian

gender pay gap by 2ppts per annum.

Planet: a2MC is committed to

minimising its impact on the planet,

contributing to nature positive and

becoming a more sustainable business

across a broad range of areas.

For GHG emissions, a2MC seeks to

make meaningful progress each year

towards its target of achieving net zero

for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 and near

zero Scope 3 emissions by 2040, with

an interim target to reduce Scope 3

emissions by 30% (per kilogram of fat

and protein corrected milk) by 2030,

from a FY21 base year.

a2MC also seeks to continuously improve

the sustainability of its packaging

against key measures of recyclability

and recycled content.

Medium-term measure of success goals

24The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

The Company aims to continuously improve its reporting and disclosures to meet
stakeholder expectations. The Company also aims to ensure that it creates long

-ter

m,

enduring value for shareholders through a trusted and transparent relationship.

This FY26 Annual Report integrates the

Company’s financial, environmental,

social and governance disclosures.

At its core, the integrated reporting

concept refers to a principles

-bas

ed,

multi

-capital framework in which

companies can communicate clearly

and concisely about how their strategy,

governance, performance and prospects

create value in the context of their

external environments.

The Company’s FY26 Climate Statement

addresses the requirements of the

Aotearoa New Zealand Climate

Standards and is also largely aligned

with the Australian climate

-related

financial disclosures, although a2MC is

not currently required to disclose under

the Australian requirements due to its

business structure.

This Annual Report has also been

prepared considering the first two

standards issued by the International

Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB),

and with reference to the Global

Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.

Please refer to the Company’s

GRI Index.

The Company will continue to assess

stakeholder requirements and

expectations along with the reporting

requirements in all jurisdictions in which

it operates to guide its future reporting.

Assurance

The Company acknowledges the

expectation of stakeholders to ensure

non-fina

ncial metrics disclosed

externally are done so with a similar level

of rigour to financial reporting. For FY26,

the Company has received from Ernst

and Young (EY) reasonable assurance

for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and limited

assurance for Scope 3 emissions,

re-baselining over FY21 emissions,

operational environmental management,

people, community investment and

sustainable packaging metrics included

in this report and the Company’s

FY26 Climate Statement, along with

reference to the GRI Standards.

For further information, refer to the

EY Independent Auditor’s Report

on pages 156–159.

Materiality assessment

In March 2025, the Company refreshed

its materiality assessment to inform its

strategy and disclosures to stakeholders

in the Annual Report. A representative

sample of 18 external and 13 internal

stakeholders were engaged in

the materiality assessment, with

stakeholders rating 24 issues around

their importance for the Company to

prioritise, how well a2MC is managing the

issue in their opinion, and how significant

the financial impact of the issue is on

the Company. Within this framework,

‘materiality’ differs from financial and

audit interpretations and the NZX/ASX

definitions of material information.

The top 12 key issues identified through

this process as most material by both

internal and external stakeholders are

outlined below.

In line with industry best practice, the

Company will refresh its materiality

assessment in FY27.

Our reporting approach

Top 12 material issues from materiality assessment



1. Product safety

and quality




2. Health, safety

and wellbeing

of the team




3. Policy and

regulation




4. Brand and

intellectual

property




5. Product

innovation




6. Responsible

supply chain



7. A thriving

team




8. Profitability




9. Business ethics

and responsible

marketing



10. Animal

welfare



11. Growth in

market share



12. Sustainable

farming

practices

25Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Consumer engagement 27
A differentiated proposition 28

Building brand equity 29

Regional marketing highlights 30

Research and development 32

In this section

Bring the unique benefits of pure and

natural

a2 Milk™ to as many consumers

as possible.

Consumers

26The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Consumers
Consumer engagement

a2MC has been dedicated to sharing the finest quality A1 protein free dairy nutrition with

the world since its inception. A focus on innovation has seen the Company’s portfolio

expand significantly over the past few years with the launch of multiple new products across

a range of categories. Combined with expansion into several new channels and markets,

more consumers than ever now have access to our range of premium

a2™ products.

The Company has continued to prioritise investment in marketing and innovation, leading to

significant volume and share gains in the majority of its key categories and markets.

The Company’s trusted brand,

proprietary know‑how and world‑leading

A1 and A2‑type beta

‑cas

ein protein

expertise are valuable assets. a2MC is

committed to ongoing investment to

maintain and sustainably grow these

assets, and is focused on the responsible

marketing of safe, high‑quality dairy

products to consumers.

We continue to grow the a2™ brand

across product categories, building

consumer awareness, penetration and

loyalty in the Company’s key markets.

Through ongoing commitment to

scientific research and development

programmes, the Company is deepening

its expertise and advancing global

understanding of the potential health

benefits of a2 Milk™. This science will

continue to underpin the Company’s

future product innovation, with the aim

of welcoming more people into dairy,

and enabling a broader audience to

enjoy the natural goodness of a2 Milk™.

Four key focus areas will ensure the

Company can continue to deliver a

targeted and differentiated brand

proposition and product portfolio

to consumers:

•

Incr

ease consumer understanding

of the a2 Milk™ difference.

• Inves

t in science, nutrition and

beta‑casein protein understanding

and education.

• Build and strengthen our brand.

• Exp

and our product portfolio via

focused innovation.

1. Source: Kantar. Based on MAT. Decline in 4Q26 is due to supply chain disruption.

2. The acquisition of a2 Pōkeno and subsequent SAMR registration have secured two additional China label IMF products.

Medium‑term consumer targets

China label IMF

market share in China

English label IMF

market share in China

Sale of Other Nutritionals

in China

>5%

FY26: 5.2%

1


FY25: 5.5%

≥25%

FY26: 19.5%

FY25: 19.2%

>$200m

FY26: $192m

FY25: $135m

SAMR registered

China label products

US premium milk category

market share

Australian dairy milk

market share

≥3

FY26: 3

2


FY25: 1

>3%

FY26: 2.8%

FY25: 2.2%

13%

FY26: 11.7%

FY25: 11.2%

27Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

The a2™ Difference
Dairy is great, A1 protein free is better,

a2™ is best

At The a2 Milk Company we believe

in the power of dairy, and delicious,

nutritious milk is dairy at its simple,

natural best – foundational nutrition

packed with a range of nutrients

essential for a healthy life whatever

your life stage.

But we have also always known that

not all milk is the same, and dairy can

be done better. Sourced exclusively

from

cows specially selected to

naturally produce milk with only

A2

‑type protein and no A1, a2 Milk™

is naturally free from A1 protein.

Ever since the pioneering science

of our founders unlocked the natural

wonder of A1 protein free milk, The

a2 Milk Company has been exclusively

dedicated to sharing these benefits

with the world.

Consumers

A differentiated proposition

A commitment to quality

The Company is committed to the

highest standards of product quality

and food safety, especially important

given a large proportion of its products

are consumed by infants, young children

and pregnant women. The Company has

significant proprietary knowledge and

rigorous quality processes, as well as

strict compliance with additional market

regulations and requirements.

This commitment is supported by:

•

A comprehensive focus on A1/A2‑type

beta‑casein protein segregation and

testing from farm to finished product.

•

A pri

ority focus on food safety and

quality management audited by

accredited third‑party verification

agencies for both self‑owned and

third‑party manufacturing sites.

•

Par

tnerships with high quality

third‑party manufacturers who share

the Company’s focus and ambition

on social responsibility.

• Rel

evant certifications including

ISO 9001 (IMF), MPI RMP, SQF and

BRC (GFSI recognised certification)

at all processing facilities.

• Ong

oing monitoring and compliance

with relevant regulatory requirements

in the markets in which the

Company operates.

• Inves

tment in people and training

to ensure capability to meet product

quality and food safety standards.

Tr u e a 2™ ecosystem

Tr u e a 2™ is our promise

of exceptional quality

Representing over 25 years of

pioneering experience and expertise,

and an unrivalled understanding of the

A1 and A2‑type beta‑casein proteins,

the unique True a2™ ecosystem consists

of five critical elements.

Tr u e a 2™ reflects our commitment

to uncompromising care, ensuring

that from our farms all the way to

families, the finest a2™ products reach

consumers in premium quality condition.

28The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Consumers
Building brand equity

Investment in brand

The Company is committed to

marketing investment that continues

to improve brand equity in its key

markets of China, Australia and the USA.

The Company is focused on progressive

and health‑conscious consumers, as

well as those who experience digestive

discomfort when consuming products

that contain A1 beta‑casein protein.

Both sets of consumers are drawn to

the differentiated proposition that

a2MC delivers.

The Company’s marketing approach

communicates the premium quality

brand proposition, highlighting the

potential health and wellbeing benefits

of its branded products, built on

a foundation of the natural goodness

of a2 Milk™.

For those who would otherwise limit

their consumption of dairy products or

avoid them altogether, the Company

aims to welcome these consumers

back to the category. Many consumers

and healthcare professionals report

that people who experience digestive

issues drinking ordinary cows’ milk may

experience benefits when they switch to

a2 Milk™.

Engaging new consumers

Having established a strong core product

range, the Company is committed to

innovation and continuing to grow its

distinctive portfolio of premium products

based on the benefits of a2 Milk™.

The approach to innovation varies within

each market, adapting to local consumer

preferences, category nuances, channel

dynamics, regulatory requirements and

overall category maturity.

The Company’s product portfolio has

continued to expand over the past few

years, with the introduction of a number

of new product ranges aimed at bringing

new users into the brand. These include

fortified milk powders for seniors, kids’

fortified milk and milk powder, a range

of premium paediatric supplements as

well as expanding the a2™ IMF portfolio

with a2 Gentle Gold™ and a2 Genesis™.

There has also been a continued

focus on emerging markets. Increased

presence and growth across both IMF

and Other Nutritionals milk in Vietnam

has been a particular highlight. Growth

of a2™ products in the South Korea and

Singapore markets, as well as entry into

the Philippines, continues to establish

the brand in the broader SE Asia region.

Responsible marketing

The Company’s approach to marketing

infant nutrition aligns to the core

principle of supporting breastfeeding

as the primary form of infant nutrition.

The Company has developed a premium,

high‑quality range of infant nutrition

products to provide parents with an

alternative when breastfeeding is

not an option.

The Company complies with local

practices in each of its active markets

with respect to the marketing of

IMF products.

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Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Consumers
Regional marketing highlights

a2™ is a top‑4 IMF brand in China. Since launching

a2 Platinum™ in 2013, the a2™ portfolio has expanded

to include both China label and English label products

across a range of categories including infant milk formula,

paediatric supplements, fortified milk powders and

fresh milk. The

a2™ range can be accessed via multiple

sales channels including domestic and cross‑border

e‑commerce platforms, reseller (Daigou) networks and

retail stores.

a2MC has been focused on continuing to expand

distribution of

a2™ branded products into new markets.

FY26 saw continued growth of English label IMF and other

products into China and the

a2™ brand in Vietnam. a2MC

also continued to build the distribution and presence of

a2™ branded products in Singapore and South Korea and

other emerging markets across SE Asia.


Key highlights

• Collaborated with Dr. Cui Yutao, a renowned parenting

expert, to launch the ‘Maternal Affinity – Healthy Mum,

Healthy Baby’ brand campaign. Integrating authoritative

scientific evidence with emotional communication has grown

penetration and top of mind awareness of a2™ products

among key target audiences.

•

A partnership with globally renowned brand ‘My Little Pony’

1


saw the launch of an exclusive Chinese Year of the Horse

gift box tailored for expectant mothers. The campaign

significantly boosted awareness among pregnant women,

increasing total awareness by +7pts

and t

op

‑of‑mind

a

wareness by +6pts

2

.

• Activated an exclusive partnership with kids’ cartoon

franchise ‘The Octonauts’

1

in FY26. The integrated campaign

included on‑pack integration of iconic characters, brand

integration into the cartoon’s official storyline, social and

digital activity, and 4,700 in

‑store activations, fuelling impact

and growth across a2™’s kids powder and UHT portfolios.

• a2M

C’s Australian Open (AO) partnership was leveraged in

China to elevate brand visibility and premium brand equity.

By aligning AO event exposure with Chinese New Year gifting,

the campaign was extended beyond tennis fan communities,

pushing market share for both adult and senior milk powder

ranges to an all‑time h

igh during the period.


Key highlights

• Grew Vietnam revenue +128% vs prior year , driven by IMF

portfolio expansion (a2 Platinum™ and a2 Gentle Gold™)

and strong distribution gains .

•

Expanded distribution to >3,500 MBS stores across Vietnam,

including distribution of a2 Platinum™ in ConCung (National

Key Account) and a2 Gentle Gold™ into lower‑ti

er cities

.

•

Further broadened portfolio with launch of a2™ Organic

Milk Powder in FY26, with launch of a2 Genesis™ into the

ultra‑premium IMF segment scheduled for 1H27 in Vietnam.

• Del

ivered a 10% year

‑on‑year g

rowth in South Korea driven

by key online ranging on Coupang.

•

Con

tinued to reinforce brand presence in Singapore with

a focus on a2 Milk™.

•

Entered the Philippines market with a2 Milk™ UHT in the

premium modern trade channel.

1. Copyright reserved exclusively in Mainland China.

2. a2MC brand health tracking January 2026.

ChinaInternational

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Performance remained strong in FY26 with core a2 Milk™
products and

a2 Milk™ Grassfed continuing to drive

consistent growth, reaching $100M in retail sales for the

first time this year.

The Company has submitted its FDA New Infant Formula

Notification (NIFN), with a decision on long‑term

approval pending.

a2 Milk™ is a leading fresh milk brand in Australia,

available in a range of variants and formats, with

a2 Milk™

Lactose Free driving significant growth in recent years.

IMF brands

a2 Platinum™ and a2 Gentle Gold™ are widely

available through both grocery and pharmacy channels.

Whilst the Company is actively exploring options to

recommence supply of fresh

a2 Milk™ in New Zealand,

its milk powders, UHT milk and IMF products remain

available to New Zealand consumers.


Key highlights

• a2 Milk™ became a top 10 milk brand in the United States

and the fastest‑growing brand in the category.

5

• Achieved approximately 2.8% share of the Specialty

& Premium milk segment, a 26% increase vs. July 2025.

6


• a2 Milk™ Grassfed continued to outperform the grassfed

milk category with sales up significantly year

‑on‑year,

reflecting strong consumer preference for high‑quality,

differentiated dairy offerings.

7

• Strengthened a2MC’s engagement with the healthcare

community through a successful debut at the American

Academy of Pediatrics Conference, generating

more than 2,300 direct interactions with healthcare

professionals. This activity increased brand visibility,

drove meaningful engagement, and supported education

on the A1 protein free difference.

•

a2 M

ilk™ licensed brand sales in Canada continued to deliver

strong, double‑digit growth for a fourth consecutive year,

with increased distribution in mass merchandise channel

and a trial in the club channel.


Key highlights

• a2 Milk™ value grew at 1.8 times the rate of the dairy milk

category in Australia, driven by both Core and Lactose Free

which outperformed their respective fresh milk categories.

3


• Became the first ever dairy milk partner of the Australian

Open (AO). The partnership drove significant brand impact

nationally with >66 million impressions over 3 weeks and

supported growth in 2H26.

•

Impr

oved IMF market share position from No.4 to No.3,

driven by strong performance of a2 Gentle Gold™, which

delivered significant year‑on‑year growth supported by the

“Every Win Counts” integrated campaign.

4

• a2 Platinum™ Toddler Milk received the

ProductReview.com.au Top Rated Toddler Milk Drink

award for the fourth consecutive year, while a2 Gentle Gold™

also received this award for the first time.

3. IRI Circana, Australian Grocery Weighted, Dollars (‘000) Growth %YA, Fin YTD to 31/05/2026.

4.

IRI C

ircana, Australian Grocery & Pharmacy, $ value, MTD to 31 May 2026.

5.

Dairy Foods Reporter, February 6, 2026; Circana, 52 weeks ending November 30, 2025, Total Refrigerated White Dairy Milk.

6. SPI

NS – FOOD channel, Spec & Prem Milk segment, pack count = 1, 52 weeks ending 5/17/26.

7. SPINS – MULO & Natural channels, 52 weeks ending 5/17/26.

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31Building a sustainable

growth business

Consumers
Research and development

Investment in science

and A1 protein free

understanding

As original pioneers and creators

of the A1 protein free dairy category,

the Company has invested in more

than 25 years of scientific research

to establish and advance the evidence

base underpinning the category, laying

the foundation for ongoing scientific

exploration, product innovation and

category development.

Driven by consumer needs, a2MC’s

science priorities have consistently

informed and shaped its business

strategy. The Company’s science and

nutrition functions play a key role in

driving growth, accelerating strategic

priorities, strengthening competitive

advantage and reducing business risk.

a2MC continues to reinforce its global

leadership in A1 and A2‑type beta‑casein

protein research through collaborations

with leading research institutions

and partners, but the Company’s

commitment to scientific leadership

extends beyond research. More than

20 years ago, the Company developed

the first commercially viable beta‑casein

testing capability, an innovation that

enabled the verification of A1 protein

free dairy products at scale and

helped establish the foundations of

the category. Since then, a2MC has

continued to advance beta‑casein

testing methodologies and quality

assurance systems, strengthening

its ability to verify product integrity

throughout the supply chain.

Expanding the

evidence base

The scientific evidence supporting

A1 protein free dairy continues

to strengthen through both

Company‑funded and independent

research. The recent publication of

three studies

1, 2, 3

funded by a2MC

have enhanced scientific credibility,

broadened access to the findings

across the global research community

and supported further independent

investigation.

More than a dozen clinical studies

conducted by both a2MC and

independent researchers have been

published over the past two years. This

includes research from independent

groups in the United States

4

, Korea

5

,

China

6

and Switzerland

7

which have

contributed further insights into

gastrointestinal function, healthy

microbiome composition, and the

potential role of beta‑casein proteins

in specific immune responses.

Collectively, this growing body of

evidence reflects increasing global

scientific interest in A1 protein free

dairy, strengthens the category’s

scientific foundation, and advances

understanding of its potential benefits.

Commitment to

ongoing discovery

During FY26, a2MC continued to develop

a pipeline of new clinical research.

These studies aim to build on recently

completed studies, to further strengthen

the evidence supporting established

benefits of A1 protein free dairy, as

well as exploring emerging areas of

scientific interest. Through this ongoing

investment, a2MC seeks to expand

scientific understanding, support future

innovation and reinforce its leadership

in A1 protein free dairy science.

1. Zhang et al. J Nutr Health Aging.

2025;29(7):100579.

2. Li et a

l. Food Sci Nutr. 2025;13(7):e70606.

3. Yang et al. Chin J Perinat Med.

2025;28(7):542–557.

4. Robi

nson et al. Nutrients. 2025;17(12):1946.

5. Song et al. PLoS One. 2025;20(5):e0323016.

6.

Wan

g et al. J Funct Foods. 2026;139:107222.

7.

Str

aumann et al. Gut. 2026. doi:10.1136/

gutjnl

‑2025‑337596.

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USA IMF Growth Monitoring Study
As part of the a2MC’s NIFN submission to the U.S. Food and

Drug Administration (FDA), a Growth Monitoring Study (GMS)

was completed in the USA to evaluate whether infant formula

made with a2 Milk™ supports normal growth and is safe for

healthy term infants. Growth monitoring studies are a key

component of the FDA assessment process for new infant

formulas and are designed to demonstrate that infants achieve

growth outcomes comparable to those of infants consuming an

established commercially available formula.

The clinical study followed successful completion of a

preclinical protein quality assessment, which demonstrated

superior protein utilisation efficiency relative to the prescribed

reference protein, providing evidence that the protein source

effectively supports growth and development.

In the randomised, double

‑blind, controlled trial involving

156 healthy full‑ter

m infants, formula made with a2 Milk™

met the study’s pre‑defined non‑inferiority criteria for growth

compared with a commercially available FDA‑approved

conventional infant formula. Infants consuming the formula

demonstrated appropriate growth through 16 weeks of age,

with no significant differences in adverse events between

study groups, confirming an equivalent safety profile.

Beyond achieving the primary study objective, secondary

analyses identified statistically significant growth advantages

for infants consuming formula made with a2 Milk™. Over the

16-week study period, infants receiving the a2MC formula

achieved 6.6% greater length gain and 6.0% greater weight

gain than infants receiving conventional formula.

1

These

differences were observed despite similar formula intake

between groups, suggesting an 11% more efficient conversion of

protein to weight and warranting further scientific investigation.

The study findings were presented at the American Society for

Nutrition Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., from 25–28 July

2026 in the abstract, “Growth and Safety of Infant Formula

Made with Milk Free from A1 Beta-Casein: A Randomized,

Double-Blind, Controlled Trial in Term Infants”.

1. Length 12.88 vs 12.08 cm, one‑sided p‑value < 0.05; Weight 3,577.78 vs 3,376.50 grams, one‑sided p‑value < 0.05.

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FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

In this section
People

Our people are at the heart of our success.

We are committed to creating a safe,

inclusive and high performing workplace

where everyone can contribute, grow and

do their best work. By investing in our

people and empowering them to make

decisions, we build a stronger business

that delivers sustainable value for our

customers, communities and shareholders.

Passionate and thriving team 35

Our ongoing commitment

to gender pay equality 38

Human rights 40

Enriching communities 41

34The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Medium‑term people targets
Gender pay gapEngagementSafety

2ppts reduction

for Australia per annum

>75%

Company‑wide engagement survey

<5 TRIFR

with continuous improvement

FY26: Decreased Australian and

global total average gender pay gaps

by 3.5ppt and 6ppt respectively

March 2026: 74%

March 2025: 71%

FY26: 1.6

FY25: 3.3

The Company is committed to a safe, inclusive and high performing environment where

our people can do their best work and deliver impact. We empower team members to take

ownership and make decisions that matter, working together to achieve shared outcomes.

We invest in capability and leadership to build a workforce that is ready for the future.

This focus strengthens performance and ensures we continue to deliver for our stakeholders

and the communities we serve.

People

Passionate and thriving team

During FY26, the Company launched various initiatives, which are further detailed in this section, to deliver on its ambition and to

achieve engaged and effective teams who create long‑term value for the Company and its shareholders.


FY26 progress

Health, safety and wellbeing

• Evolved the health, safety and

wellbeing roadmap to reflect

our prioritisation of supply

chain transformation.

•

Critical risk panels formed for our

critical risk assurance programme.

•

Launched our global monthly

‘Safety Spotlight’ at company‑wide

townhall meetings.

•

Delivered mental toughness and

resilience training to people leaders

in Australia and New Zealand.

•

Strengthened wellbeing awareness

and education through a dedicated

month of activations promoting

mental and physical health across

all sites.

•

Enh

anced the workplace experience

in China by expanding office floor

space to create the opportunity

to co‑locate multiple teams

and enhance collaboration and

one‑team culture.

Reward, recognition and

learning

• Continued to embed the link between

pay and performance during annual

salary review in each region and drive

greater pay transparency for both

leaders and team members.

•

Celebrated and recognised monthly

nominees for the a2™ Legends awards

acknowledging individuals and

teams who demonstrate Company

values and outstanding contribution

towards achievement of the

Company’s strategic priorities.

• Rec

ognised team members through

the annual a2™ Legend of the Year

award and four individual recipients

of the annual B O L D values awards.

•

Introduced a purchased leave

program for ANZ team members

to provide further flexibility.

•

Launched LinkedIn Learning career

hub to support continuous learning

and development.

• Launched a dedicated intranet page

to better support new team members

throughout their onboarding journey.

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Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

People
Passionate and thriving team (continued)

Investment in leadership

• Invested in existing and future

leadership capability through

a new cohort of the ‘B O L D

leadership programme’, focused on

self‑leadership and leading others.

•

Enh

anced resources and support

for leaders to effectively onboard

and integrate new team members.

Talent Acquisition

• Developed and launched a new online

corporate induction and onboarding

experience, providing a more

consistent and scalable introduction

to a2MC’s culture, values, systems

and ways of working for new team

members globally.

•

Incr

eased focus on direct sourcing

and proactive talent pipelining

across specialist and hard‑to‑fill

roles, reducing reliance on external

agencies and building stronger

long‑term talent networks.

•

Invested in talent acquisition of

product development and innovation

skills, specifically in China and the

supply chain teams, to strengthen

internal capability to deliver on the

Company’s growth objectives.

•

Init

iated the build and integration

of our recruitment workflows with

our Human Resources Information

System (HRIS) which streamlines

processes and data management.

•

Strengthened recruitment

governance and candidate experience

through consistent recruitment

processes, tools and frameworks,

supporting hiring quality, fairness

and scalability across the Company.

Supporting a diverse and

inclusive workplace

• Continued to advance diversity and

inclusion through the partnership

with Parents at Work, delivering

education and support initiatives

to promote a more inclusive and

supportive workplace.

•

Com

menced a data driven gender

action plan in partnership with

Diversity Partners to evolve Company

initiatives focused on reducing the

Australian gender pay gap.

•

Delivered Inclusive Leadership

Training and Unconscious Bias

Training to people leaders.

•

Gender pay gap metrics

(Australia and global) have remained

in the Company scorecard as a key

performance indicator.

•

Lau

nched an enhanced global

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and

Belonging (DEIB) policy.


Next steps

• Review and enhance current benefits

to strengthen the Company’s value

proposition for team members and

future talent.

• Continue to work on our Family

Inclusive Workplace Action plan

to further enhance our policies,

practices and benefits on flexible

work, parental leave, family care

and family wellbeing.

• Enh

ance people leader capability

in leading diverse teams inclusively

through people leader education

sessions.

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Key metrics data
Gender (as at 30 June 2026)CohortMale%

3

Female%

3

Variance

to last year

3,4

(% of females)

Directors

1

7457%343%‑7%

Executive Leadership Team

1

10770%330%0%

People Leaders

2

1205546%6554%5%

Remaining Team Members55827249%28651%

‑3%

To t

a l69433749%35751%-1%

Age (as at 30 June 2026)Number%

3

Variance to

last year (%)

3,4

Under 307511%1%

30 to 5049271%2%

Over 5012718%

‑3%

To ta l694100%–

Tenure (as at 30 June 2026)Number%

3

Variance to

last year (%)

3,4

0–2 Years35351%16%

2–5 Years18927%‑11%

5+ Years15222%‑5%

To t a

l694100%–

1. David Bortolussi has been included in both the Director and ELT calculations.

2.

Peo

ple Leaders are defined as any Team Member with direct reports.

3.

All v

alues subject to rounding.

4.

The year‑on‑year comparison is not directly comparable due to the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno and the divestment of MVM in FY26.

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letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

People
Our ongoing commitment

to gender pay equality

The Company continues to strengthen its policies, benefits and practices, underpinned

by a data‑driven Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) approach and a belief that a

holistic focus on diversity and inclusion drives better business and team member outcomes.

Focus areas to support

gender pay equality

The Company maintains three

priorities to support its gender

pay equality objectives.

1. Talent acquisition

Inclusion and diversity remain key areas

of focus in the attraction, development

and retention of talent. a2MC continues

to review and evolve its recruitment

and talent practices to support fair,

equitable and inclusive outcomes in

this area, including:

•

All r

oles are advertised internally

to broaden the pool of candidates

and to provide development and

career opportunities to existing

team members.

•

Spe

cialised external software is

used to attract diverse candidates

through gender neutral language in

role advertisements reducing gender

bias in talent attraction.

•

Tal

ent acquisition teams are required

to provide gender balanced candidate

short lists.

•

For h

igher graded appointments,

the Company ensures it has a gender

balanced interview panel with a

senior female executive.

• Str

uctured interview templates are

provided to hiring leaders to support

consistent interview practices,

reduce unconscious bias and promote

an equitable candidate experience.

•

Unconscious bias training is

provided to all hiring leaders to

reduce unintended bias in the

recruitment process.

•

Tal

ent management processes

continue to incorporate gender

balance and diversity considerations.

• The C

EO and Chief People & Culture

Officer review all senior leadership

appointments to ensure that a fair

and gender‑neutral approach has

been adopted.

2. Flexible and supportive

work practices

The Company continued to strengthen

its commitment to flexible, inclusive and

family‑friendly work practices during

the reporting period. Building on the

achievement of the ‘Family Friendly

Workplace Certification’ awarded by

Parents at Work in partnership with

UNICEF, the Company remains focused

on maintaining leading policies, practices

and benefits that support flexible work,

parental leave, family care and family

wellbeing.

Consistent with this, the Company’s

policies include:

• Gender neutral parental leave,

providing all permanent employees

(of any gender) who are welcoming

a child to their family through

pregnancy, adoption, surrogacy,

fostering or kinship arrangement, with

20 weeks paid leave with no qualifying

period and removal of the primary

and secondary carer labels. Gender

neutral parental leave is an important

part of the Company’s approach to

gender equality in the workplace

and helping take gender bias out of

parental leave.

•

Multiple newborns parental leave

(eight weeks additional paid leave).

•

Grandparents leave for the arrival

of a new family member (five days

additional paid leave).

•

Wom

en’s health leave for team

members experiencing symptoms

of endometriosis, peri‑menopause

or menopause as well as those

individuals undertaking fertility

treatments, including IVF (five days

additional paid leave).

•

Abi

lity for ANZ team members to

purchase additional annual leave

(up to two weeks).

The Company is pleased to report a reduction in each of its gender pay gap

metrics, while recognising that sustained and consistent effort is required to deliver

long‑term improvement.

Across FY26, the Company has continued to strengthen its focus on reducing the

gender pay gap through a coordinated, enterprise‑wide approach spanning attraction,

recruitment, benefits, flexibility and culture. The Company partnered with external

consultancy Diversity Partners to develop a data‑driven gender action plan. A gender

pay gap objective is included in the group performance scorecard to ensure a clear link

to leadership accountability.

The Company maintains its ‘Family Friendly Workplace’ certification, awarded by

Parents at Work and UNICEF, recognising its ongoing commitment to supporting

team members and their families.

Board representation of women remained at 43%, led by a female Chair.

Female representation on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) is 30%, including a

female internal promotion in FY26. Management continues to work towards its target

of at least 40% representation of men and women across all organisational levels.

38The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

3. Remuneration framework
The gender pay gap reflects differences

in workforce composition rather than

like‑for‑like pay. The Company currently

has a higher proportion of men in higher

graded roles and a higher proportion of

women in lower graded roles. Addressing

this distribution over time remains

a key focus.

The Company actively monitors both

its gender pay gap and pay equity

outcomes, including through the annual

remuneration review process, and takes

targeted action where appropriate.

A gender pay gap strategic goal has been

embedded into the Group short‑term

incentive (STI) performance scorecard,

linking a portion of variable remuneration

to measurable progress and

strengthening leadership accountability.

Gender pay gap calculations

Australian gender pay gap data

1

Due to the relatively low number of total

team members in Australia, the gender

pay gap calculations are sensitive to

small movements. Notwithstanding,

the Company is determined to make

a difference in Australia and globally

and has included a continuous

improvement goal in the Group STI

performance scorecard.

While averages can be influenced by

outliers, the median measures provide

a more representative view of typical

pay of females and males at a2MC.

FY26FY25

Base salaryAverage23.4%24.0%

Median13.4%17. 8%

To t a l

remuneration

Average36.3%39.8%

Median12.6%21.4%

1. WGEA methodology used to calculate

gender pay gap based on data as at

31 March of each year. 169 and 167

employees as at 31 March 2025 and

31 March 2026 respectively in line with

WGEA reporting dates.

Global gender pay gap data

1,2

Whilst gender pay gap is an important

insight into gender equality at a point

in time, it does not provide a complete

picture of a2MC’s commitment

to it. The Company is proud of its

approach to diversity and inclusion,

has market‑leading policies and is

committed to continuous improvement

in closing its legacy gender pay gap

and will continue to create a great

place to work that provides accessible

opportunities for all our team

members to thrive.

FY26FY25

Base salaryAverage13.1%20.4%

Median0.4%13.5%

To t a l

remuneration

Average25.8%31.8%

Median6.5%10.2%

1. WGEA methodology used to calculate

gender pay gap based on data as at

31 March of each year.

2.

The year‑on‑year comparison is not

directly comparable due to the divestment

of MVM and the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno

in FY26.

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Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

People
Human rights

The Company has long recognised that a company’s values, principles and decisions have

an impact well beyond its own operations. We strongly believe in the vital role businesses

play in upholding human rights and consider it our basic responsibility to treat individuals,

communities and our environment with respect, and encourage our partners to do the same.

Anti‑modern slavery

The Company is committed to taking

action to support the elimination of

modern slavery by focusing on high

standards of responsible conduct,

social responsibility, and sustainability

in all areas of our business, including our

operations and supply chains.

The Company manages a Modern Slavery

programme through a cross‑functional

working group with participation across

sustainability, supply chain, legal, risk

and procurement functions.

The Company publishes a dedicated

annual Modern Slavery Statement.

The FY25 Modern Slavery Statement

is available at thea2milkcompany.

com/ESG-reporting.


FY26 progress

• Enhanced supplier due diligence

processes by introducing a

third‑party ethical sourcing platform

(Sedex) and commencing strategic

partner site reviews utilising

information on the platform.

•

Com

menced the Sedex

Self‑Assessment Questionnaire

process for a2MC wholly owned

manufacturing sites.

•

Commenced a review of our

engagement with China based brand

ambassadors to improve visibility

of potential human rights risks and

identify areas requiring focus.

•

Wor

ked closely with our regional milk

pools to express a commitment to

respecting human rights and the UN

Guiding Principles on Business and

Human Rights.

•

Introduced modern slavery

considerations into our RFP process

for a2MC suppliers.


Next steps

• Expand utilisation of third‑party

ethical sourcing platform to increase

visibility over our supply chain.

• Complete Self‑Assessment

Questionnaires for all a2MC wholly

owned manufacturing sites.

•

Map inherent risks beyond tier one

suppliers for high

‑risk

procurement

categories.

Promoting diversity

and inclusion

As a business with team members

across five countries, we recognise that

diversity is inherent in our business.

We prioritise building a culture that

promotes inclusion, authenticity and

ensuring that every team member can

contribute fully regardless of background

or location.


FY26 progress

• Continued to include gender pay gap

metrics into Group STI performance

scorecard.

•

Quantitative and qualitative

data obtained through diversity

surveys and diversity and inclusion

focussed questions within the

annual company‑wide engagement

survey to inform focus areas.

•

Edu

cated people on inclusive

leadership, psychological safety

and workplace behaviour.

• Approved the Diversity Equity

Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) policy

(replacing the previous Diversity

& Inclusion policy).


Next steps

• Utilise data‑based insights to evolve

the diversity and inclusion focused

initiatives for FY27.

•

Enhance people capability through

education sessions focused on

leading diverse teams, wellbeing

support and constructive

leadership behaviours.

•

Re‑

launch remuneration learning

modules to reinforce pay

transparency.

40The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

People
Enriching communities

The Company proudly supports organisations across New Zealand, Australia,

the United States and China that are helping to create a brighter future for children

and families and the Company’s farming communities.

Support is provided through cash

contributions, product donations and

time invested from a2MC team members.

Each employee is entitled to one paid

volunteer day per year, allowing them

to contribute directly to community

initiatives.

In FY25, the Company became a member

of Business for Societal Impact (B4SI)

adopting its framework to enhance

the reporting and evaluation of social

impact. This framework enables the

Company to assess its inputs, outputs

and impacts ensuring its community

initiatives deliver meaningful and

measurable positive outcomes.

F

Y26 progress

Total of $1.89m

1

in product and

cash donations.

FY26 contributions

Key community partners in

FY26 included:

•Operation Smile (China).

•Kids

Can (New Zealand).

•Foodbank School Breakfast

Program (Australia).

•Feed t

he Children (USA).

Event‑based (or reactive)

support

Additional farming community

specific programmes and support:

•a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund.

•Surfi

ng for Farmers support.

•Farmer flood relief donation in

NSW, Australia.

1.Donations figure includes the cost value of donated products and any donation of cash (NZD) to communities, organisations, farmers and individuals.

FY26 community investment

$1.89m

invested in community initiatives

(cash and in

‑kind)

194

organisations supported through

community investment

7,814

direct beneficiaries supported

through key partnerships

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disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

People
Enriching communities (continued)

Community partners

To maximise its impact, the Company supports one strategic community partnership in each

of its operating regions.

Operation Smile (China)

About 25,000 babies born in China each year suffer from

cleft lip palate.

While corrective surgery can help to transform those children’s

lives, they cannot undergo surgery until they achieve the

requisite ‘health standard’, which includes weight targets.

The Company continued to partner with Operation Smile during

the year, funding surgeries and providing nutrition products

for 88 patients in FY26 to support children suffering from cleft

lip palate, before and after their operations. With more than

6,000 medical volunteers from around the world, Operation

Smile is one of the world’s largest volunteer‑based not‑for‑profit

organisations.

KidsCan (New Zealand)

The Company is proud to partner with KidsCan,

a New Zealand based charity dedicated to helping

children affected by poverty.

a2MC is a major partner of KidsCan, which helps to support

children experiencing hardship by providing food, jackets, shoes

and basic health products in partnership with schools and

early childhood centres nationwide. Through this partnership

the Company helped to support more than 60 early childhood

education centres in FY26, helping to improve the wellbeing

and development of children under the age of five.

The Company supports KidsCan’s belief that education is a

child’s ticket out of poverty. Recognising that children struggle

to learn when they are cold or hungry, providing practical

support can help to remove some of these barriers, creating an

opportunity for a better future.

42The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Feed the Children (USA)
The Company partnered with Feed the Children and local

community partner Wee Cycle in Colorado to help provide

struggling families the supplies they need to send their

children back to school with confidence.

The ongoing health and economic crisis continues to cause

hardships for children and their families and it’s estimated

that one in five children in the USA is food insecure. In FY26,

the Company donated funds to provide food and supplies for

school children, ensuring they have what they need to grow

and thrive with joy.

Foodbank (Australia)

The Company has supported Foodbank with fresh milk

product donations in New South Wales and Victoria since

2015, scaling up support in times of heightened need.

The Company also supports Foodbank’s School Breakfast

Program through a cash donation, which provides a nutritious

breakfast to children who might otherwise go without.

The Program delivers important benefits for students across

a broad range of physical and mental health outcomes, helping

to support energy levels, concentration and readiness to learn.

In FY26, a2MC helped to extend the reach of the School

Breakfast Program across Australia. This includes support

to 91 schools in remote Indigenous communities in the

Northern Territory and South Australia.

a2MC’s support also contributed to over 680 School Breakfast

Programs across Western Australia. This is a 20% increase

in the number of schools registered for the program in the

last year.

43Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

The Company has strategic goals to protect
our planet and cows, re‑think packaging,

accelerate our transition to near zero

emissions and contribute to nature positive.

We are committed to taking action on

greenhouse gas emissions reduction, farming

practices and sustainability.

Planet

Climate 45

Nature 48

Thriving farms 49

Operational environmental

management 52

Sustainable packaging 53

In this section

44The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

FY21 baseline
30% Scope 3 emissions intensity reduction

Climate change poses a material risk for the dairy sector, as climate‑related impacts on

natural resources can directly impact the operations and production of the sector. In turn,

dairy farming can have direct impacts on the climate through operational and animal

emissions. Therefore, the Company is committed to taking action to reduce our value chain

emissions and to manage the risks and opportunities associated with climate change to

build a stronger, more resilient business.

Planet

Climate

Climate Targets

The Company has set a net zero

greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target

for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and

a near zero target for Scope 3 emissions

by 2040

1

, with an interim target of 30%

Scope 3 emissions intensity reduction

by 2030 (per kilogram of fat and protein

corrected milk, from a FY21 base year).

2


As the Company is committed to

reducing emissions whilst also growing

the business, emissions intensity is a

critical indicator for assessing progress.

To support these targets, a detailed

Emissions Reduction Roadmap

and Climate Transition Plan have

been developed.

Emissions Reduction Roadmap to 2040

1. In line with key members of our agricultural value chain, the Company has revised its ‘net zero’ Scope 3 target to a ‘near zero’ target. This does not change

the ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as near to zero as possible over time.

2. In accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, in FY26 the Company recalculated its FY21 baseline emissions to account for the acquisition of a2

Pōkeno and divestment of MVM. See page 46 for more detail.

Net Zero

GHG emissions for

Scope 1 and 2

by 2030

Near Zero

GHG emissions for

Scope 3

by 2040

30%

emissions intensity reduction for Scope 3

by 2030 (per kilogram of fat and protein corrected milk,

from a FY21 baseline year)

2

• Smeaton Grange solar panels

•

Synl

ait biomass boiler

•

Scope 3 on‑farm reduction

•

Farme

r grant programme

•

Renewable electricity

agreements

• Dev

eloped insetting and

incentive programme

•

Inv

est in on

‑far

m GHG

reduction innovation

• Electrification of infrastructure

and vehicles

•

Enha

nce supplier engagement

and support

•

Implement insetting and

incentive programme

•

Continue to invest in on‑farm

GHG reduction innovation

• Exp

and retailer and

co‑financing partnerships

• Continue supplier engagement and support, with increased focus

on adaptation and resilience

• Collaboration with Industry to drive emissions reduction through

the value chain

•

Sca

le insetting and incentive programme

•

Deploy new GHG solutions on‑farm and accelerate uptake

2020 2021 2022 20232024202520262027 2028 202920302031 2032 2033 2034 203520362037 2038 20392040

Net Zero Scope 1 and 2Near Zero Scope 3

Actions to dateActions to 2030Actions to 2040

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disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

On-farm
(Scope 3)

Third Party Facilities

(Scope 3)

Warehousing and

Freight (Scope 3)

On-farm GHG emissions

65%

Methane

20%

Nitrous oxide

15%

Carbon dioxide

78% of total GHG emissions

78%12%8%

0.4%2%

N

2

O

CO

2

Scope 1 and 2Other

(Scope 3)

Planet

Climate (continued)

GHG emissions profile

1

The greenhouse gas emissions profile

provides a visual representation of a2MC’s

Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect) and

Scope 3 (value chain) emissions. Scope 3

accounts for approximately 98% of

a2MC’s total emissions, with on‑farm

activities contributing to approximately

78% of those emissions. Enteric methane

from cows is the largest source of on‑farm

emissions, representing approximately

51% of total emissions.

GHG Emissions – Updated FY21 baseline and comparative years

In accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, Chapter 5 (Tracking Emissions Over Time), a2MC has recalculated its

emissions base year (FY21) and historical emissions inventories prior to FY26, to reflect significant structural change that has

occurred during the year, with the divestment of the MVM manufacturing site and the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno. The baseline now

reflects the inclusion of a2 Pōkeno back to FY21 and the revised treatment of MVM under the operational control approach. FY26 is a

transitional year and reflects actual performance during the reporting period, including MVM for the four months to 31 October 2025

prior to divestment, and a2 Pōkeno from the date of acquisition.

For more information on this baseline update, please refer to page 31 of the Company’s FY26 Climate Statement.

GHG Emissions

2

FY26

6

tCO

2

e

FY25

tCO

2

e

7

FY24

tCO

2

e

7

FY21

tCO

2

e

7

% change

FY21–26

Total GHG Emissions

3

594,183432,203468,488550,7117. 8 9%

Scope 110,5127, 2 188,21210,916‑3.70%

Scope 2 (Location‑based)

4

4,4482,6402,6213,64422.09%

Scope 2 (Market‑based)

4,5

4481,2321,285––

Total Scope 3583,222423,753458,991536,1518.78%

On‑farm Scope 3462,008329,793355,874435,1416.17%

Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions Intensity

(tCO

2

e per kg of fat and protein corrected milk)

1.201.271.331.43‑16.06%

Scope 3 Emissions Intensity

(tCO

2

e per kg of fat and protein corrected milk)

1.181.241.311.39‑15.37%

FY26 emissions increased following the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno, which expanded a2MC’s operational footprint and introduced

Scope 1 and 2 emissions sources. The increase in Scope 1 and 2 emissions is considered transitional, with renewable electricity

arrangements now in place and electrification projects planned to support delivery of a2MC’s FY30 net zero Scope 1 and 2 target.

While absolute Scope 3 emissions increased in line with an increase in operational activity, Scope 3 emissions intensity was

15% below the FY21 baseline, achieving over half of the 30% reduction targeted by FY30. This reflects ongoing improvements in

farm efficiency, energy management and productivity across the value chain, demonstrating continued progress against a2MC’s

climate targets.

1. Numbers are subject to rounding.

2.

Gre

enhouse gas emissions, calculated as tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO

2

e), have been estimated using considerations from the GHG Protocol

guidelines. Emissions and conversion factors were sourced from the National Greenhouse Accounts Factors for Australia, the New Zealand Ministry for the

Environment for New Zealand and a range of other country‑specific sources. Where required, indirect emissions sources have been estimated using default

and/or extrapolated emissions intensity rates to provide a more complete picture of the Company’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Total emissions calculations

include packaging and non‑milk raw ingredients for owned facilities only. Refer to the Company’s GHG inventory report for details of estimations and

assumptions used, which can be found in the Company’s Climate Statement.

3.

Total GHG emissions have been calculated using market‑based method for Scope 2 in years where such emissions were reported. In years without Scope 2

market‑based emissions, the location‑based method was used.

4. A loc

ation

‑bas

ed method reflects the average emissions intensity of local distribution networks on which energy consumption occurs (using mostly local

distribution network‑average emission factor data). A market‑based method reflects emissions from electricity that companies (in this case, the Company)

have purposefully chosen. It derives emission factors from contractual instruments, such as renewable electricity agreements, and PPAs with renewable

attributes.

5.

Renewable energy certificates (RECs) have been procured from Meridian for the a2 Pōkeno site in New Zealand.

6.

Dat

a reflects the emissions from sources under our operational control throughout the year. As such, MVM is included within the reporting boundary for the

4 months until 31 October 2025.

7.

Com

parative years have been recalculated during the year on a like

‑for‑lik

e basis (re

‑bas

elined) as if the current organisational structure had applied across

all comparative periods presented.

46The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report


FY26 progress

Scope 1: GHG emissions from

direct operations

• Planned work underway to convert

the a2 Pōkeno gas‑fired boiler to an

electrode boiler.

• In Australia, continued to utilise a

mixture of hybrid and fully electric

vehicles across the Company’s fleet.

Scope 2: GHG emissions from

electricity operations

• Continued with renewable electricity

agreements at a2MC’s offices and

manufacturing sites where available,

with renewable energy certificates

1


being contracted to cover all

electricity use at the a2 Pōkeno site.

Scope 3: Indirect GHG emissions

• Established on‑farm data approaches

and tools for New Zealand, Australian

and USA farms.

•

Continued as a shareholder of

AgriZero

NZ

, a partnership between the

New Zealand Government and major

agribusiness companies to fund and

develop potential on‑farm biogenic

methane and nitrous oxide emissions

reduction solutions.

•

Funded emissions reduction

initiatives on‑farm through the

a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund

(see page 50).

Disclosures and GHG inventory

The Company is a climate‑reporting

entity under the Aotearoa New Zealand

Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

In FY26, the Company has continued to

evolve its alignment to external reporting

requirements and has released its third

Climate Statement under the Aotearoa

New Zealand XRB Climate Standards,

as required (NZ CS 1, CS 2 and CS 3).

The Climate Statement includes a

detailed GHG inventory report which

shows the breakdown of Scope 1, 2 and

3 emissions to provide transparency

on the Company’s emissions profile as

well as communicate any estimation

uncertainties and assumptions.

The Company’s FY26 Climate

Statement and GHG inventory report

is available at thea2milkcompany.

com/ESG

-reporting.

The Company’s FY26 Climate Statement

contains an ESG assurance report

relating to the disclosures in the

Statement.


Next steps

• Implementation of a Scope 3

Emissions Reduction Incentivisation

and Implementation Plan.

• Gas‑fired boiler conversion at a2

Pōkeno in FY27, with further plans

in development to eliminate residual

gas consumption before FY30.

• Continue to invest and engage in

potential on‑farm emissions reduction

solutions through AgriZero

NZ

.

• Continue to fund emissions reduction

projects on farms through the

a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund.

AgriZero

NZ

In FY24, the Company became an investor in AgriZero

NZ

, a public‑private partnership

between the New Zealand Government and other industry stakeholders, focused

on providing farmers with tools to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions.

Mitigating on‑farm emissions presents a significant challenge for the dairy industry

and transitioning to a lower‑emissions future requires a systematic change involving

substantial investments in innovative technologies to maintain profitability and

productivity.

For information on the progress and research outcomes of the AgriZero

NZ


partnership, visit agrizero.nz/progress.

1. a2 Pōkeno purchases Meridian’s Certified Renewable Energy product to enable it to match the amount of electricity it uses on an annual basis with an

equivalent amount of electricity put into the national grid from one of Meridian’s hydro stations or wind farms (which have been independently verified

as producing 100% renewable electricity). Actual electricity received on location is from mixed renewable and fossil fuel sources, due to the nature of the

electricity transmission and distribution system.

47Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Nature targets
The Company is committed to

contributing to nature positive in our

value chain, pursuing the following goals

developed in FY25:

•

Sustainable use of natural

resources (including water, fodder,

waste and recycling).

•

Contribute to biodiversity gains.

•

Enh

ance soil health and increase soil

carbon and nitrogen sequestration.

•

Improve surface water quality.

Unlike carbon, nature impacts are

place‑based, meaning a tailored

approach needs to be taken across

our value chain to drive positive

nature outcomes. Given there is no

globally recognised approach to

measuring and reporting nature‑related

impacts, we are working with our farmer

suppliers to deliver on these priorities

through establishing baseline data,

developing key nature indicators relevant

to our business operations, supporting

farmers to enhance operational practices

and investing in projects that drive

positive nature outcomes through the

a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund.

The Global Biodiversity Framework sets

out an ambitious agenda to halt and

reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and

to live in harmony with nature by 2050.

Achieving this target will require both net

zero loss, plus positive contributions to

deliver meaningful positive outcomes.

While the Company has a mature

dairy value chain, it recognises certain

upstream inputs may present indirect

exposure to deforestation impacts over

time. Within the agricultural sector,

understanding the interconnected

relationship between nature,

climate, and supply chain impacts

is essential to effectively contribute

to a sustainable future.


FY26 progress

• Completed two pilot biodiversity

baseline assessments on farm.

•

Contributed over $260,000 to

nature positive projects through

the a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund

1

,

enabling successful supplier farms

to implement and measure nature

positive initiatives on‑farm, improving

soil health, water quality and

biodiversity.

•

Commenced the development

of a Nature Positive guide for our

supplier farmers.

Planet

Nature

Nature encompasses all the elements of the natural world, and the natural interactions,

processes and ecosystem services that nature provides to sustain life.

The global decline in biodiversity, driven by factors such as land‑use change, deforestation and pressures on natural resources,

presents both a risk and an opportunity for the dairy sector. The Company recognises the critical role that dairy farming and

production must play in both protecting and contributing to nature.

Biodiversity Assessment

In FY26, in partnership with

Landcare Australia, a2MC piloted a

biodiversity assessment across two

of its supplier farms in Australia.

As part of the project, Nature

Conservation Margaret River Region

completed expert field assessments

of the vegetation, fauna and habitat

condition, to identify key species,

ecological assets and risks such

as invasive weeds. Data insights

informed tailored Biodiversity

Management Plans for each farm,

highlighting priority restoration

actions and on‑farm improvement

opportunities. The pilot supports

a2MC’s Nature Strategy while

equipping farmers with practical,

science‑based recommendations to

enhance environmental outcomes.

Nature targets

Halt biodiversity loss in our value

chain (FY24 baseline)

Contribute to nature

positive in our value chain


Next steps

• Determine nature metrics for

biodiversity, soil health and

water quality.

•

Measure the positive impacts of

nature initiatives on biodiversity,

soil and water.

•

Develop a more detailed

understanding of potential

deforestation and biodiversity

impacts within the value chain

to support supplier engagement,

improved traceability and responsible

sourcing decisions.

1. Nature positive projects include activities related to soil improvement, water quality and

environmental plantings.

48The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Planet
Thriving farms

Farms sit at the centre of the

Company’s climate, nature and supply

chain objectives, playing a critical role

in reducing environmental impacts

while maintaining the consistent

supply of high‑quality milk required

to support growth.

Thriving farm commitments

The Company, together with its partner

processors, is committed to working

with and supporting its supplier farmers

to improve their operations, deliver

improved welfare outcomes for cows,

and farm their land sustainably.

This approach contributes directly to:

•

Supp

ly chain resilience: Supporting

reliable milk supply through stronger,

more productive farm systems.

• Emi

ssions reduction: Enabling

progress against Scope 3 emissions

targets through on‑farm initiatives.

• Product quality and brand trust:

Maintaining high standards across

animal welfare and milk production.

•

Risk

management: Reducing

exposure to climate, environmental

and regulatory risks.

This integrated model supports

both environmental outcomes and

long‑term value.

Farm environmental plans

Where applicable, we support farms

to develop Farm Environmental

Plans (FEPs) that identify practical

opportunities to manage environmental

risks and build on farm resilience.

Farm Environmental Plans follow a

practical framework focused on:

•

Lowering GHG emissions.

• Managing water quality and efficiency.

•

Managing soil quality.

• Boosting on‑farm biodiversity.

• Impr

oving nutrient (effluent)

management.

While not every farm currently has

an FEP, we encourage and support

farms to adopt these plans as part of

a continuous improvement journey.

Animal welfare

a2MC is committed to upholding

industry leading standards of animal

welfare within its value chain,

acknowledging the high expectations for

animal welfare from our consumers and

other stakeholders.

Welfare is crucial in dairy production,

and improving it benefits the animals,

people on farm and milk production.

Robust standards, combined with

suitable oversight and monitoring, leads

to productive and sustainable farming

with welfare front of mind.

Robust standards for animal welfare

on farms are central to a2MC’s farm

sourcing, and the Company works with

external experts, its processors and

supplier farmers to support and promote

best practice in animal welfare on its

supplying farms.

a2MC assists farmers to implement its

animal welfare programme through on

and off

‑farm support, milk monitoring,

and comprehensive independent third

party and internal audits.

In addition, the requirements and

governance of the programme are

reviewed annually by independent

external experts in conjunction with the

a2MC team, with a view to continuously

advance the programme over time.

Cattle welfare is therefore continually

evolving on farms supplying a2MC,

with the goal of aligning measurable

scientifically validated welfare

advancements and our social licence

to operate.

Sustainable farming support

a2MC offers farmers supplying the

Company direct support to improve

farming sustainability both practically

and financially. While the approach may

differ across different farming systems,

the sustainable farming principles

remain the same:

•

Healthy land and water.

•

Biodiversity and nature protection.

•

Str

ong animal welfare outcomes.

• Responsible and efficient

farm practices.

•

Hea

lthy, supported people and

farming communities.

Our Farm Services and Sustainability

teams offer personalised support to

our supplier farmers across each of

these areas. A practical on‑farm data

strategy enables the collection and

use of emissions and environmental

management data, helping our supplier

farmers, partner processors and the

Company track progress, identify

opportunities, and focus efforts where

they have the greatest impact.

In addition, the a2™ Farm Sustainability

Fund is open each year for project

applications which have a positive

impact on farm sustainability.


FY26 progress

• Implemented an on‑farm data

strategy to collect emissions and

environmental management data.

• Increased focus on physical indicators

to validate and track animal’s

quality of life across the animal

welfare programme in Australia and

New Zealand.

•

Successful advocacy and awareness

raising with farmers and processors

to improve calf rearing systems

and proactive pain management

programmes.


Next steps

• Implement initiatives in collaboration

with a2MC farmer suppliers and

processors that deliver long

‑term

sustainable dairy systems.

The cows and farmers who produce and supply A1 protein free milk are central to the

Company’s long‑term success. Supporting resilient, productive and sustainable farming

systems is therefore a top priority.

49Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Impact snapshot
Supporting a more resilient and sustainable

dairy supply chain across Australia and

New Zealand since 2017

Total projects funded

1

>140

Total investment

1

>$3.7m

FY26 projects awarded

27

FY26 project investment

>$800k

Planet

Overview of successful projects awarded in FY26

1. Total projects funded since the launch of the farmer grants programme in 2017.

Key focus areasProjects awardedTypes of projects awarded

Climate

4

• Biological solution trials to reduce

synthetic nitrogen use

•

Milking shed energy efficiency upgrades

Nature

10

• Invasive species management to protect

habitat areas

•

Riparian planting and wetland restoration

to improve biodiversity

Cows

12

• Shade and shelter enhancements

• Enhanced milk feeding systems

for calves

Community

1

• Supporting local water security

The a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund

supports farmer‑led projects within the

Company’s farming supply chain that

demonstrate an integrated approach

to a sustainable future, partnering on

projects that benefit climate, nature,

cows and communities.

Each year, the Fund invites applications

from dairy farmers supplying A1

protein free milk across Australia and

New Zealand, helping to accelerate

the delivery of sustainability projects

on farm.

By collaborating with industry experts,

the Fund aims to advance sustainable

on‑farm practices across Company

identified key priority areas. These

initiatives contribute to emissions

reduction, improved soil health,

biodiversity and water management,

enhanced animal welfare and stronger

farm resilience, directly contributing to

the Company’s sustainability objectives.

The Fund remains a key enabler for

delivering measurable improvements

across the Company’s supply chain,

supporting emissions reduction, farm

resilience and sustainable growth over

the long

‑term

.

50The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

On farm
sustainability

in action

Transitioning from a diesel‑operated water

pump to a renewable solar energy system

Duggan farm, Western Australia, Australia

FY26 Project: The Duggan family have received five

grants from the Fund since the programme began in

2017, delivering a series of projects to strengthen water

efficiency and climate outcomes on farm.

As a family‑run operation, Duggan farm had historically

relied on diesel‑powered water pumps to support water

distribution across the property. Through the a2™ Farm

Sustainability Fund, the farm was able to reduce its

reliance on fossil fuels through a transition to solar power,

a more sustainable energy source.

The project delivered an estimated emissions reduction

of more than 29,000 kg CO

2

per year. The Duggan family

partnered with local experts to design and install the

system, with the project progressing from installation

to operation in under six months.

In addition to reducing emissions, the solar system has

improved energy security and lowered operating costs,

enhancing farm resilience and long‑term profitability.

This project demonstrates how targeted investment

supports farmers to adopt practical climate solutions

that deliver both environmental and economic benefits.

Lowering fertiliser use while maintaining

pasture productivity

Wairepo Green, Canterbury, New Zealand

FY26 Project: With support from the a2™ Farm

Sustainability Fund, Dion Gordon from Wairepo Green

farm trialled Agraforum BioN across 180 hectares of the

dairy farm, replacing selected urea applications and

benchmarking performance against paddocks utilising

standard nitrogen fertiliser applications.

Agraforum BioN works by supporting natural soil

processes that help plants access nitrogen from the

air. This reduces the need for synthetic fertiliser while

maintaining pasture growth and performance.

The trial demonstrated comparable pasture growth rates

between BioN‑treated paddocks and those receiving

urea, enabling reductions in fertiliser inputs without

compromising performance. Dion has since expanded the

use of the product across additional farms, highlighting

positive outcomes for both farm performance and

input costs.

By lowering fertiliser requirements, the project supports

reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improved water

quality outcomes through lower nutrient leaching.

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disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Planet
Operational environmental management

The Company has an ongoing focus on reducing the environmental impacts of our operated

manufacturing facilities: Smeaton Grange in Australia and a2 Pōkeno in New Zealand.


FY26 progress

Governance

• Environment Policy developed

and approved.

• Work commenced to establish

an Environmental Management

System across manufacturing

facilities.

Water usage and efficiency

• Water efficiency is a top priority for

a2MC’s manufacturing facilities.

During FY26, water use intensity

was 3.2 litres of water per litre of

milk processed.

Waste, wastewater and

waste diversion

• Waste reduction is a key focus

across the a2MC’s manufacturing

operations. During FY26, 91.6%

of waste was diverted from

landfill, while ~1.2 million litres

of wastewater was diverted to

beneficial land application.

Electricity consumption

• Electricity consumption is

monitored across manufacturing

operations to identify efficiency

opportunities and support a2MC’s

sustainability objectives. During

FY26, total electricity consumption

was 31 million kWh.

3,4


Next steps

• Develop an Environmental

Management System for operated

manufacturing facilities.

•

Convert from existing gas‑fired

boiler to an electrode boiler at a2

Pōkeno.

a2 Pōkeno

In FY26 the Company acquired an integrated nutritional manufacturing

facility located in Pōkeno, New Zealand.

During the period, a significant amount of work has already commenced to integrate

a2 Pōkeno into a2MC’s sustainability strategy, aiming to better manage environmental

impacts across the Company’s owned manufacturing facilities:

• Succ

essfully incorporated a2

Pōkeno into a2MC’s GHG boundary,

re‑establishing the Company’s

emissions baseline back to FY21.

•

Updated the Company’s climate

scenario analysis to include a2

Pōkeno, using proxy data where

required, as an interim step.

•

Engaged consultants to undertake

assessment of on‑site energy use

and emissions profiling to inform

future decision making.

•

Com

mitted to replacing the current

gas

‑fire

d boiler used at a2 Pōkeno, to

an electrode boiler.

• Ext

ended the a2™ Farm Sustainability

Fund to farms supplying A1 protein

free milk to a2 Pōkeno.

•

Com

menced development of an

Environmental Management System

for use across the Company’s

manufacturing facilities.

Environment management metrics

MetricFY26

Manufacturing Facilities

1,2

Total water usage (’000 litres)429,070

Water use intensity (litres/litre of milk)3.2

Waste water diverted to beneficial land application (litres)1,191,500

Waste to landfill (tonnes)121

Recycling waste (tonnes)1,316

Total waste (tonnes)1,437

Waste diversion (recycled waste/total waste)91.6%

Electricity consumption (kWh)

3

31,000,000

1. The table reflects environmental data from manufacturing operations under the Company’s

operational control during FY26. This includes Smeaton Grange, a2 Pōkeno from the date of

acquisition, and MVM for the four months to 31 October 2025.

2.

Changes in the Company’s manufacturing footprint in FY26, including the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno

and divestment of MVM, have impacted the comparability of environmental performance metrics

with prior periods so information about prior periods has not been included.

3.

This number has been rounded.

4. a2 Pō

keno purchases Meridian’s Certified Renewable Energy product to enable it to match the

amount of electricity it uses on an annual basis with an equivalent amount of electricity put into the

national grid from one of Meridian’s hydro stations or wind farms (which have been independently

verified as producing 100% renewable electricity). Actual electricity received on location is from

mixed renewable and fossil fuel sources, due to the nature of the electricity transmission and

distribution system.

52The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Planet
Sustainable packaging

Packaging is essential to the safety and quality of our products, but the Company recognises

the potential impacts of packaging on the planet and is committed to making its packaging

as sustainable as possible whilst maintaining product integrity.

Sustainable packaging

target

The Company aims to increase its

packaging sustainability as measured

by recyclability and recycled content.

The Company’s primary packaging

includes steel cans, high density

polyethylene (HDPE) plastic milk bottles,

liquid paperboard milk cartons, PET

pouches and cardboard shipping boxes.

Steel cans are the most significant

primary packaging material used by

the Company, including for all infant

milk formula products. Steel cans

provide excellent product safety and

shelf‑life, and they are also highly

recyclable as a valuable material in our

consumer markets. The strong demand

for recovered steel results in supply

challenges in increasing the recycled

content of our steel packaging, but

results in strong sustainability outcomes

via very high recovery rates.

The Company utilises 20% locally

sourced recycled HDPE in the 2, 3 and

3.5L bottles at its Smeaton Grange

fresh milk processing facility.

Where plastic (HDPE) bottles and liquid

paperboard cartons are used, we seek

to support recycling programmes and

effective consumer labelling to drive

recovery through these programmes

and recycling systems.


FY26 progress

• Included sustainable packaging

considerations in new product

development process.

•

Joined the NZ Packaging Forum.

• Continued to utilise 20% recycled

content HDPE in 2, 3 and 3.5 litre

fresh milk bottles at the Smeaton

Grange facility.

•

Achieved a ‘leading’ rating in

Australia by the Australian

Packaging Covenant.

•

Increased recycled content in tertiary

(freight) packaging.

• Conducted external review of

Extended Producer Responsibility

(EPR) schemes in a2MC’s operating

markets, with several new schemes

joined in the USA, New Zealand and

in the Northern Territory in Australia.

• Developed readiness plan for

Northern Territory Container Deposit

Scheme (CDS) and potential future

CDS requirements.


Next steps

• Continue implementation of

sustainable packaging action plan.

•

Implement opportunities to

increase recycled content of

packaging materials.

•

Continue to monitor and join EPR

schemes in a2MC end sales markets.

1. Packaging metrics are calculated based on the volume (by weight) of packaging placed on the market, determined by the number of sales units per year.

This includes all primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging, excluding pallets, associated with products sold.

2.

The recycled content does not include recycled content of steel cans as this data could not be verified.

FY26 sustainable packaging metrics

Recyclable packaging

(by weight)

1

Recycled content

(by weight)

2

99%

FY25: 98%

28%

FY25: 8%

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disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Create long‑term, enduring value for
shareholders and maintain a trusted,

transparent relationship.

Shareholders

54The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Shareholders
Our shareholders

The a2 Milk Company has approximately 50,000 shareholders, many of whom are Australian

and New Zealand individuals and companies, including KiwiSaver and superannuation funds.

The Company has an investor relations

programme and is committed to

timely and transparent market

communications, guided by its

continuous disclosure obligations,

to ensure that shareholders are

able to exercise their rights in an

informed manner. Our intention is to

provide shareholders with all relevant

information about the Company.

Our Shareholder Communications Policy

outlines our commitment to regularly

communicating with shareholders

through a range of forums (in‑person

and online) and publications (electronic

and hard copy).

A copy of our Shareholder

Communications Policy is available on

our website: thea2milkcompany.com/

corporate-governance.

We are committed to maintaining

multiple communication channels

for shareholder communication and

engagement, which includes:

• Investor section of our website.

•

Interim report.

• Annual report and an annual

climate statement.

•

Annual corporate governance

statement.

• Annual modern slavery statement.

•

Semi‑annual earnings

announcements via webcast and

audio conference.

•

Semi‑annual post‑results briefings

with analysts and investors in

Australia and New Zealand.

•

Reg

ular engagement with global

investors in‑person and/or virtually.

• Ad hoc one‑on‑one and group

investor and analyst meetings.

• Annua

l General Meeting including

virtual participation via webcast.

• Regular disclosures on Company

performance and news.

•

Investor strategy briefings and

market visits.

1. On a continuing operations basis.

2.

Cal

culated on a reinvestment basis. Based on NZX share prices and assuming all dividends paid during the period are reinvested in additional shares.

3.

Defined as EBIT/Capital Employed. Capital Employed is calculated as total assets less current liabilities (excluding special dividend payable) and cash and

term deposits.

Medium‑term shareholder targets

RevenueEBITDA

1

% marginEarnings per share (EPS)

$2b

by FY27 or later

in the teens

with year‑on‑year increases

>10%

growth per annum

FY21 to FY26 10.4% CAGRFY25: 16.6%, FY26 14.4%,

FY26 underlying 15.6%

FY21 to FY26 21.2% CAGR

Other metrics

Total shareholder return

2

8.4%

Return on capital employed

(ROCE)

3

42.0%

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disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Capital allocation framework
The Company’s capital allocation framework is enduring and prioritises investment in growth initiatives with the goal of creating

long‑term value for shareholders.

Consistent with the Company’s growth strategy, priority is currently being given to transforming and de‑risking a2MC’s supply chain

to capture the full potential of the China IMF market with investment opportunities focused on New Zealand and China.

The Company’s capital allocation framework is regularly reviewed by management and the Board.

Capital Management

The Company has a dividend policy

which targets a payout ratio range

between 60% and 80% of normalised

Net Profit After Tax (NPAT).

The Company paid an interim ordinary

dividend of 11.5 cents per share in

April 2026. This represented a payout

ratio of ~74% of NPAT, equating to

approximately $83.4 million, and was

unimputed and fully franked.

In August 2026, as part of the Company’s

FY26 results announcement, a final

dividend of 9.5 cents per share

unimputed and fully franked was

announced, representing a payout ratio

of ~74%, equating to approximately $69.2

million, to be paid on 2 October 2026.

In addition, and as foreshadowed in

August 2025, the Company paid a special

dividend of $300 million on 24 July 2026

to shareholders following the approval of

China label registrations in connection

with amendments to the two existing a2

Pōkeno China label registrations for use

under the a2MC brand.

On an ongoing basis, dividends are

expected to be announced semi

‑ann

ually

in February and August each year at

a level consistent with the payout

ratio range.

In determining future dividends,

a number of factors will be taken

into consideration, including market

conditions, current and future earnings,

cash flows, capital requirements and

the Company’s financial position.

The Company intends to impute and

frank dividends to the maximum

extent possible subject to available

credits, noting that imputation credits

are limited.

The Board remains conscious of the

Company’s significant cash balance,

which is being prioritised for ongoing

supply chain transformation, growth

opportunities and risk mitigation.

As the Company continues to execute

its strategy and risk evolves, the Board

will continue to review its capital

management options.

The announcement and payment of

all dividends will be subject to Board

approval at the time.

Available capital + operating cash flow

Shareholder returns

Grow core business in existing

markets

• Invest in building core business

including brand, product innovation

and channel development

•

Develop execution capability

through investing in talent,

systems, quality, safety,

infrastructure and partnerships

•

Tra

nsform supply chain and

existing market access

•

Assess M&A opportunities to

support core business growth

and supply chain transformation

Expand the boundaries

• Expand in existing markets

with new product categories

• Lever

age existing products

into new markets

• Assess M&A opportunities

to expand boundaries

Balance sheet strength and

flexibility

• Support business growth and risk

management initiatives

•

Maintain a conservative cash

reserve to manage in an

uncertain environment

Investment

Excess capital

Shareholders

Our shareholders (continued)

56The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Risks and opportunities
Effective risk management anticipates

risk, develops strategies to manage risk

and enables the Company to capitalise

on opportunities, which is critical to

sustainable, long‑term value creation.

The Company’s Risk Management Policy

outlines the programme the Company

has implemented to deliver appropriate

risk management within its processes,

systems, culture and decision making.

A copy of the Risk Management

Policy is available at

www.thea2milkcompany.com/

corporate-governance.

Governance of risk

The Board is responsible for the overall

system of internal control and has

delegated responsibility for ensuring

that the Company maintains effective

risk management and internal control

systems and processes to the Audit

and Risk Management Committee. The

Audit and Risk Management Committee

reviews the risk profile, including

material business risks, and provides

regular reports to the Board on the

operation of the internal control systems.

The Company’s management is

responsible for designing and

implementing risk management and

internal control systems which identify

material risks for the Company and aim

to provide the Company with warnings

of risks before they escalate.

Management implements the action

plans developed to manage material

business risks within the risk appetite

set by the Board.

Management regularly monitors and

evaluates the effectiveness of the

action plans. In addition, management

promotes and monitors a culture of risk

management within the Company and

compliance with the internal risk control

systems and processes.

Management reports regularly to the

Audit and Risk Management Committee

regarding the status of the risk

management programme and reviews

its effectiveness with the Board.

The Committee and management may

also refer particular risk management

issues to the Board for final

consideration and direction.

Approach to risk

management

The Company’s approach to risk

management is anchored to ISO 31000

principles to ensure that robust

foundations support its processes

and procedures and, in doing so, this

allows the Board to fulfil its governance

responsibilities by making a balanced

assessment of the risk management

process. Risks are identified, assessed

and monitored through regular

workshops with senior management

and the Audit and Risk Management

Committee. Mitigating actions and

controls are designed to limit the

likelihood of key risks occurring, as

well as the associated impacts if

these risks occur. The Company’s

risk management approach evolves

continually as it identifies, assesses,

monitors and mitigates both financial

and non‑financial risks that may affect

its ability to achieve its strategic goals.

The Company has identified eight

sources of risk and opportunity relevant

to its business activities. The pages

that follow provide an overview of each

source of risk, including key economic,

environmental and social risks with

the potential to materially impact

the Company’s ability to achieve its

objectives. They also summarise how the

Company is responding to those risks,

as well as associated opportunities.

The management of risks and opportunities is an

inherent and important part of actively growing and

developing a sustainable business.

The eight sources of key

risk and opportunity

The supply of

nutritional food

products

People and

culture

Supply chain

Competitive

intensity

Doing business in

international markets

Technology and

cyber security

Climate

and nature

Social licence

to operate

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disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Risks and opportunities (continued)
Key risksKey responses

Genuine, perceived or alleged food safety

and/or quality concerns.

• Priority focus on food safety and quality management with significant investment to

expand internal resourcing and capability in FY26.

• Food safety and quality systems audited by accredited third‑party verification agencies.

• Investment in refining the Group’s quality management system including reporting

enhancements and consistent monitoring of key performance indicators.

• The Company is ISO 9001 certified.

•

Inve

stment in world

‑cla

ss owned manufacturing facilities.

•

Reliance on high‑quality third‑party manufacturing partners.

• Rig

orous positive release protocols prior to the release of finished product.

• Expanded product portfolio to reduce reliance on individual products.

• Continuing to enhance traceability systems across the product portfolio.

• Cou

nterfeit prevention enhancements through product and technology innovations.

• Dedicated customer careline covering all active markets providing a feedback mechanism

allowing the Company to quickly and proportionately respond to potential events.

• Tes

ting of certain distributed products in selected markets by an independent

third‑party.

•

Product liability and product contamination insurance coverage to reduce the financial

impact in the event the risk materialises.

The Company supplies food products for human consumption, including complex

nutritional products for consumption by infants and children. As a result,

the Company is inherently exposed to potential product quality, food safety

and/or food integrity events.

Key Opportunities

An increasingly health‑conscious society combined with the size and enduring nature of the nutritional food category provides

significant opportunity to:

• Lever

age our pioneer status to promote the benefits of products made with a2 Milk™.

• Assert the Company’s competitive advantage in beta‑casein testing and technology.

•

Max

imise the potential of our existing product portfolio in key markets.

•

Explore opportunities to innovate and expand our existing product portfolio.

•

Ent

er adjacent product categories to drive growth.

•

Str

engthen consumer trust through communication of the Tr u e a 2™ ecosystem – Our promise of exceptional quality.

The supply of

nutritional food

products

58The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Key risksKey responses
Failure to adequately protect the physical

and psychological health, safety and

wellbeing of our workforce resulting

in harm, impact on business operations

and reputational damage.

•

Safety management system with a critical control and assurance programme.

• Training, hazard reporting, leadership accountabilities, and proactive

wellbeing programmes.

• Investment in workplace health, safety and wellbeing risk management technology

to support real time identification of data‑based insights to inform mitigation strategies.

• Data‑driven monitoring and early intervention processes.

Sub‑optimal organisational culture

(including the ability to attract,

retain and develop capable talent).

•

Capability planning and organisational design is reviewed by the ELT annually to align

with the Company’s strategic refresh process.

• Strong cultural values, complemented by monthly and annual acknowledgement and

reward programme for those exhibiting the values in day‑to‑day activities.

• Reg

ular surveys to monitor engagement and drive targeted people initiatives.

• Alignment of remuneration to market benchmarks, annual third‑party review of job grading

and gender pay parity.

• Regular talent discussions at ELT level and with the People and Remuneration Committee.

• A rigorous recruitment and selection process with structured induction/onboarding.

•

Continued evolution of the operating model to reinforce talent and ‘bench strength’ at all

levels and functions.

• Investment in formal and on‑the‑job learning and development opportunities to support

individual development plans.

• Evolution of our operating model to support and promote global mobility, cross‑functional

skills transfer and promoting from within.

Key Opportunities

Providing a safe, diverse, inclusive and engaging working environment is fundamental to attracting, developing and retaining talent.

The opportunity to grow capability, and attract talent, exists through:

•

Amp

lifying the unique attributes of working at the Company and our aspiration to be an employer of choice in the sector.

•

Nur

turing the inherent energy, passion and enthusiasm that working for a trusted and unique brand attracts.

•

Pro

moting the employee experience, fostering a learning environment, and celebrating diversity and inclusion.

•

Cultivating our purpose‑driven and highly engaged culture.

People and

culture

The Company relies on the talent and wellbeing of its people and the efficacy

of its culture to drive commercial outcomes and deliver its strategic priorities.

The loss of business-critical skills or the inability to identify, attract and

retain qualified people could have a direct impact on managing business

operations successfully.

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disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Risks and opportunities (continued)
Key Opportunities

The Company’s vertical integration of a2 Pōkeno while maintaining strategic partnerships with third party manufacturers provides

significant opportunities including:

•

Gre

ater control over procurement and manufacturing.

•

Gre

ater access to the China IMF market through additional China label registrations.

•

Opp

ortunities to diversify supply chain partners over time to build operational resilience.

•

Access to lower tier cities in China through strategic partners that have a physical and online presence in regional locations.

Key risksKey responses

Disruption to owned site operations

impacting timely supply of products with

optimal shelf life to meet demand.

•

Sig

nificant progress with supply chain transformation through the a2 Pōkeno acquisition

reducing reliance on third party single supply partners over time.

•

Cont

inuing to strengthen business continuity arrangements across our portfolio

including broadening relationships with other trusted, reliable New Zealand based IMF

manufacturers to provide continuity support, and securing capacity at trusted liquid milk

processors.

•

Con

tinuing to strengthen dual sourcing supply for key ingredients.

•

Structured asset monitoring, maintenance and replacement programme for owned/

operated sites, including dedicated plant shut down programme for thorough maintenance.

•

Ong

oing access to milk pools that exceed the Company’s current usage requirements.

•

Saf

ety stock held throughout the value chain to provide buffer against supply disruptions.

Failure in or non

‑per

formance of

strategic partners including third party

manufacturers/suppliers, distributors

and logistics providers reprioritising

their support for a2MC, or failing to act

ethically or in line with a2MC’s values.

• Preferential terms within key manufacturer agreements prioritising a2MC product

over competitors.

• Contractual obligations with key manufacturing partners to procure and hold raw material

safety stocks.

• Safety stock held throughout the value chain to provide buffer against market disruptions.

•

Str

ong inventory surveillance and reporting to maintain stock control and availability

through the supply chain.

•

Close monitoring of performance of key strategic partners through procurement and supply

chain teams.

• Rigorous quality assurance audit programme of third party manufacturers.

• Cont

inued to maintain shareholding in Synlait including financial and operational support.

•

Foc

used engagement with experienced and reliable distribution partners in the key

markets in which we operate.

•

Con

tinuing to develop China based manufacturing for adult powder, follow‑on formulas and

some UHT products, de‑risking some route‑to‑market risks.

•

Commercial supply chain partnerships with trusted and reliable New Zealand

manufacturers to provide broader support to insure against disruptive events.

• Mult

iple milk processors contracted in Australia and the USA, mitigating reliance on a

single processor in these regions.

The Company’s success has been underpinned by relationships with key strategic

partners, including critical supply and distribution partners. As a result, the

business is inherently exposed to the operations of key partners changing in a

material way, or as the result of one or more partners reprioritising their support

for the Company. In FY26, the Company made a significant step in addressing this

risk by announcing the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno, providing greater control over the

manufacture and supply of infant nutrition products and reducing reliance on third

party manufacturers over time.

Supply

chain

60The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Key risksKey responses
Market share erosion in core markets

due to:

a. Chinese domestic brands’ potential

to resonate and connect more

effectively with local consumers than

international brands; or

b.

unclear, misunderstood or undefined

A2‑type beta‑casein protein (or A1

protein free) regulatory standards; or

c.

the a

dequacy of the Company’s

product range to appeal to a

broad consumer group; or

d.

the a

bility for the Company to

compete on price; or

e. infringements of the Company’s

intellectual property (IP) rights

resulting from third party conduct

or claims against such IP rights.

• The Company substantially advanced its supply chain transformation programme with

the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno, securing access to two China label registrations, which is

expected to support future growth in the Company’s core IMF business and allow the

Company to compete in different market segments.

•

Significant and ongoing investment in science, nutrition and innovation globally to ensure

the Company delivers unique consumer value propositions in all its markets underpinned

by its proprietary know‑how and quality processes.

• Use o

f consumer and health care professional education to ensure clear understanding

of the unique A2‑type beta‑casein protein proposition and benefits.

•

Successful market share capture of the super‑premium English label IMF product

a2 Genesis™ targeting the rapidly growing HMO formulation segment and expanded

fortified milk powder range targeting the growing kids and seniors segments.

• Continued innovation to update existing top performing products as well as new products

in untapped segments.

• Sig

nificant and ongoing investment in brand building activities globally.

•

Reg

ular monitoring of market share data and proprietary research into consumer/shopper

insights, preferences and expectations.

• Continued investment in intellectual property to expand the Company’s trade mark

and patent portfolio.

• Monitoring infringement of the Company’s IP and taking action to protect.

• Man

datory tailored training programme to educate business about IP and trade marks.

The Company has experienced significant growth over recent years, and is now

a top-4 brand in the China IMF market and the leading premium liquid milk brand

in Australia. This success has inspired others to compete with the Company in the

A2-type

beta

-cas

ein protein segment.

Competitive

intensity

Key Opportunities

While competitive intensity can present market share erosion risks, it also expands consumer awareness of the segment and

engagement with the benefits of a2 Milk™, encourages opportunities in relation to product innovation and allows the Company

to further leverage its pioneer premium brand status. Opportunities exist to:

• Emphasise the Company’s proprietary know‑how and quality processes to deliver A2‑type beta‑casein protein products that

are of unrivalled quality.

•

Invest in science, nutrition and innovation to continue to pioneer the future of dairy and the A2‑type beta‑casein protein

segment as well as explore new opportunities.

• Dri

ve awareness and education of the Company’s unique A2‑type beta‑casein protein proposition and benefits to increase

the consumer base.

61Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Risks and opportunities (continued)
Key risksKey responses

Changing macro trends (including

government policy, demographic,

economic and social trends), which

can impact the size of the addressable

markets and/or the complexity

of operating in those markets

(e.g. declining China birth rates).

•

Focu

s on innovation and new product development to broaden portfolio and

addressable markets.

•

Successfully grown super‑premium English label IMF product a2 Genesis™ targeting the

rapidly growing HMO formulation segment and expanded fortified milk powder range

targeting the growing kids and seniors segments.

•

Continued strong investment in brand to grow market share.

•

Agi

le approach to the execution of sales and marketing programmes, adjusting where

appropriate to reflect shifts in consumer and channel dynamics.

•

The Company’s approach to emerging markets (e.g. Vietnam and South Korea) is through

local distributors who have an intimate knowledge of the local market and local consumer

preferences with limited up‑front capital investment.

• Lev

erage multi‑label, multi‑channel portfolio to broaden distribution.

Geopolitical tension and regulatory

environments influencing channels

to market, market access, product

registrations, trade tariffs, taxes

and quotas.

• Strategic intent to engage with highly experienced and reputable local distributors to

promote and drive growth in international markets.

• The acquisition of a2 Pōkeno secures greater market access to the China label market

and greater control of IMF portfolio development.

• Str

engthened the long

‑term s

trategic cooperation arrangements with China State Farm

Agribusiness to include English label infant milk formula products in the cross‑border

e

‑commerce channel, starting initially with a2 Genesis™ from early CY26, with the

intention of further expanding the scope of the arrangements to include other English label

IMF products over time, particularly a2 Platinum™.

• Strong understanding of local standards, regulations and guidelines supported by expert

in‑market advice.

• A multi‑product, multi‑channel route‑to‑market strategy for the sale of IMF into China.

Foreign currency exchange rate volatility.• Treasury management activities and systems, providing oversight and monitoring of foreign

currency exposures with some cash flow hedging.

Concentration risk in China.• Str

ategic priority to explore new market opportunities including across SE Asia and North

America, and potentially the Middle East.

•

Con

tinuing to grow IMF sales outside of China (including a2 Platinum™ and a2 Gentle Gold™

into Vietnam).

With the Company’s expanding geographical footprint, it is exposed to various risks

and opportunities associated with conducting business in international markets.

Accordingly, the Company is inherently exposed to rapid changes in consumer

preferences and trends, changes in birth rates and government policy, overseas

regulation changes, shipping and customs clearance delays, over

-land distribution

interruptions, and fluctuations in currency.

Doing business

in international

markets

Key Opportunities

Doing business in international markets provides opportunities for the Company to fulfil its vision of creating an A1‑free world.

These include:

• Sig

nificant further growth potential of IMF and adjacent categories in China, the largest and most attractive market for

infant nutrition globally.

•

Exp

osure and potential entry into attractive new markets (e.g. SE Asia, and IMF in North America).

•

Abi

lity to leverage the unique benefits of a2 Milk™ to engage with consumers in international markets.

•

Operational resilience through developing and leveraging enduring strategic relationships.

• Exp

erience sharing of consumer and product insights across markets.

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Key risksKey responses
Cyber‑attacks (including ransomware)

and unauthorised disclosure of, or loss of,

confidential data/information.

•

Conducting IT and OT maturity assessments against established Cyber Security

frameworks, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

• Continually expanding the use of sophisticated cyber tracking and monitoring tools

covering areas including network access, data sensitivity labelling, and Data Loss

Prevention (DLP).

•

Reg

ular penetration testing of IT and OT environments.

• Mandatory annual cyber security training for all employees, including regular phishing

simulation emails to maintain awareness.

• Enhanced Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP); disaster recovery and contingency plans;

including regular simulation and testing of plans.

• Partnering with specialised third parties to assist with 24/7 digital security Managed

Detection and Response (MDR) across IT and OT platforms.

• Con

tinuing to conduct thorough third party risk assessments when considering the

introduction of new IT or OT platforms.

•

Ong

oing strategy of deploying Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service

(PaaS) solutions, which significantly reduces the risk associated with on premise

applications, data and hardware.

•

Regular access control monitoring and review across key IT and OT platforms.

•

Reviewing data privacy practices including the management, security and retention

of sensitive data.

• Regular reporting to Audit and Risk Management Committee on cyber security risk

management strategy and execution.

Reliability/stability of critical applications.• Continued transitioning core functions to Tier 1 cloud‑based enterprise resource planning

(ERP) software, e.g. Human Resources and expense management.

• Implementing best of breed cloud‑based solutions for functions which are outside the

scope of ERP, e.g. Product Quality Management system and Workplace Health, Safety &

Wellbeing risk management system.

• Consolidating multiple cloud environments to a single instance with common change and

administrative processes.

• Testing of backup and restore systems and processes to ensure business continuity in the

event of interruptions.

Technology continues to be used by the Company as a key enabler to build

awareness of the benefits of A1 protein free milk, and promote brand loyalty,

process transactions, forecast sales, manage inventory, manage product purchases

and deliveries and manage operational production, quality and product traceability

amongst other functions. Secure and uninterrupted availability of technology

solutions is a crucial element of the value creation chain.

Technology

and cyber

security

Key Opportunities

Advances in technology also present significant opportunities, including:

•

Digit

al platforms that support consumer engagement and marketing initiatives.

•

Rea

l‑time data combined with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive insights and enhanced decision making.

• Embracing AI to increase efficiency, effectivity and accuracy through the automation of existing systems, processes and

procedures.

•

Expanding the use of product technologies including QR codes and supply chain traceability systems.

•

Incr

eased automation of quality, warehousing, sales and distribution processes over time.

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disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Risks and opportunities (continued)
Key risksKey responses

Negative impacts to the environment

from the Company’s operations

and value chain, including the

Company’s contribution to climate

and nature change.

Scope 1: Direct GHG emissions

• Planned work underway to convert the a2 Pōkeno gas‑fired boiler to an electrode boiler.

• In Australia, continued to utilise a mixture of hybrid and fully electric vehicles across the

Company’s fleet.

Scope 2: GHG emissions from electricity operations

• Continued with renewable electricity agreements at a2MC’s offices and manufacturing

sites where available, with renewable energy certificates being contracted to cover all

electricity use at the a2 Pōkeno site.

1


Scope 3: Indirect GHG emissions

• Added on‑farm data approaches and tools for New Zealand, Australian and USA farms.

•

Cont

inued as a shareholder in AgriZero

NZ

, a partnership between the New Zealand

Government and major agribusiness companies to fund and develop potential on‑farm

biogenic methane and nitrous oxide emissions reduction solutions.

• Funded emissions reduction initiatives on‑farm through the a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund

(see page 50).

• Developed an approach to on‑farm emissions reduction incentives and support.

Nature

• Completed two pilot biodiversity baseline assessments on farm.

• Contributed over NZ$260,000 to nature positive projects through the a2™ Farm

Sustainability Fund

2

, enabling successful supplier farms to implement and measure

nature positive initiatives on‑farm through the a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund, improving

soil health, water quality and biodiversity.

• Commenced the development of a Nature Positive guide for our supplier farmers.

Risk of natural disasters (e.g. flooding,

drought, earthquake), particularly in areas

surrounding the Dunsandel and Pōkeno

sites, given the China label can only be

made at those specific sites.

•

Diversification of processing locations and new supplier relationships established in

New Zealand.

• Ongoing access to milk pools that exceed the Company’s current usage requirements and

incorporating climate impacts into future sourcing strategies.

• Insurance coverage to reduce financial impact to a2MC in the event the risk materialises.

•

Identification of farming regions at risk to support future adaptation planning.

Risk of non‑compliance with upcoming

ESG standards, given change in regulatory

environment across the jurisdictions in

which it operates.

•

Obtaining external assurance over climate and other sustainability metrics, including

various sections of the Company’s Climate Statement.

• Early adoption of required ESG reporting standards where possible.

•

A regulatory review was undertaken to understand packaging regulations and compliance

in new markets and developments in existing markets.

1. a2 Pōkeno purchases Meridian’s Certified Renewable Energy product to enable it to match the amount of electricity it uses on an annual basis with an equivalent amount of

electricity put into the national grid from one of Meridian’s hydro stations or wind farms (which have been independently verified as producing 100% renewable electricity). Nature

positive projects include activities related to soil improvement, water quality and environmental plantings. Actual electricity received on location is from mixed renewable and fossil

fuel sources, due to the nature of the electricity transmission and distribution system.

2.

Nature positive projects include activities related to soil improvement, water quality and environmental plantings.

Being heavily dependent on agricultural inputs, the Company is exposed to

short-, medium- and long-term climate and environmental risks, including physical

risks resulting from acute and chronic changes in climate, and transition risks

resulting from regulatory or market pressures associated with on

-farm emissions

(refer to the Company’s Climate Statement).

Climate

and nature

Key Opportunities

Acknowledging climate and nature risks provides significant opportunity for the Company to play a leading role in driving industry

change and build trust with increasingly climate‑aware consumers. Ensuring climate scenarios and modelling are considered in

medium‑term and long‑term strategic planning will enable the Company to develop operational resilience. Opportunities exist to:

• Strengthen operational resilience by further incorporating climate scenario modelling into long‑term strategic planning.

•

Str

engthen brand and social reputation via meaningful progress in GHG emissions reduction, recyclable packaging and

sustainable farming practices.

• Optimise on‑farm productivity and efficiency via new technologies and practices that lower emissions and environmental impact.

• Fur

ther enhance our climate risk modelling and disclosures.

•

Deve

lop a positive nature contribution strategy, and report on nature contributions within our value chain.

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Key Opportunities
The Company’s purpose to pioneer the future of Dairy for good refers to a significant leadership opportunity to do business the

right way and exceed stakeholder expectations in doing so. This includes:

•

Asp

iring to lead the market in making a positive contribution to society. For example, to strengthen industry‑leading standards for

animal welfare on the Company’s supplier farms and to commit to engage and invest in the communities in which the Company

operates through proactive programmes as well as reactive support in times of need.

• Str

engthening brand and social positioning via minimising its impact on the planet, including contributing to nature positive,

making meaningful progress each year towards emissions reductions and continually advancing recyclable packaging and

sustainable farming practices.

Key risksKey responses

Non‑compliant or sub‑standard animal

welfare practices.

• a2MC is committed to upholding industry leading animal welfare standards within its value

chain. These standards are guided by the internationally recognised Five Domains model,

a science‑based framework for assessing animal welfare that addresses nutrition, health,

comfort, environment, and natural behaviours.

•

The welfare standards are reviewed annually by independent external experts in

conjunction with the a2MC team, with a view to continuously advance the programme

over time.

Responsible marketing


(e.g. promotion of breast

mil

k substitutes).

• The Company is a member of Infant Nutrition Council (INC) which includes obligations

to comply with the INC Code of Practice for Marketing of Infant Formula in New Zealand.

• While the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers

Agreement 1992 is no longer in force, the Company continues to market its products

in Australia in alignment with the principles in the agreement.

• Cross‑functional approval process (including regulatory and legal review) prior to

publication of marketing material.

Mod

ern Slavery in the supply chain

(refer to page 40).

•

Con

tinued tracking against the Company’s action plan for modern slavery and published

our FY25 Modern Slavery Statement.

•

Took practical steps to enhance human rights visibility in our supply chain, especially

through the implementation of Sedex (a supplier ethical sourcing platform).

• Working closely with our regional milk pools to express a commitment to respecting human

rights and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Potential bribery and corruption

allegations.

• Cor

porate values and a suite of corporate codes and policies and related training developed

and embedded (including an Anti‑Bribery and Anti‑Corruption Policy and Gifts and

Hospitality Policy).

Water usage, waste‑water and

water pollution.

•

Whe

re applicable, we support farms to develop Farm Environmental Plans (FEPs) that

identify practical opportunities to manage environmental risks and build on farm resilience.

Farm Environmental Plans follow a practical framework focused on reducing greenhouse

gas emissions, water quality and use, managing soil quality, biodiversity and nutrient

and effluent management. While not every farm currently has an FEP, we encourage

and support farms to adopt these plans as part of a continuous improvement journey.

• Water use monitoring systems in place at Pōkeno and Smeaton Grange milk

processing sites.

•

Wat

er usage reduction projects and utilisation of a waste‑water treatment system on‑site

at Smeaton Grange.

•

Farme

r grant programme to support farmer‑led sustainable dairy farming

projects, including riparian planting, water treatment improvements and water

use reduction technologies to reduce waterways pollution from farms, through the

a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund.

Acting and operating in an ethical manner – consistent with the expectations

of the Company’s shareholders, customers, consumers, suppliers, regulators,

governments, communities and other stakeholders – protects the Company’s

reputation and economic sustainability. A real or perceived abuse of our social

licence to operate could result in significant brand damage, financial loss,

and the loss of strategic partnerships.

Social licence

to operate

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disclosures

Financial

statements

Corporate

governance

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Corporate governance
The Company is committed to

maintaining the highest standards of

corporate governance. The Company’s

corporate governance framework

has been established to ensure that

Directors, officers, and employees

fulfil their functions responsibly,

whilst protecting and enhancing the

interests of shareholders.

Good corporate governance adds to the

performance of the Company, creates

shareholder value and engenders the

confidence of the investment market.

The Company’s corporate governance

framework has been developed with

regard to:

•

the N

ZX Corporate Governance Code

dated 31 March 2026 (NZX Corporate

Governance Code); and

•

the A

SX Corporate Governance

Council’s Corporate Governance

Principles and Recommendations,

4th Edition (ASX Principles).

For FY26, the Company’s corporate

governance framework complied with

the recommendations in the NZX

Corporate Governance Code and the

ASX Principles.

Corporate Governance

Statement

The Company’s Corporate Governance

Statement, which is current as at

30 June 2026 and approved by

the Board, can be found at www.

thea2milkcompany.com/corporate-

governance.

The Board

Role of the Board and

delegation of authority

The Board is responsible for the

overall governance and operations of

the Company, guiding the Company’s

strategic direction, monitoring risk, and

overseeing the activities of management.

All issues of substance affecting the

Company are considered by the Board,

with advice from external advisors

as required.

The role and responsibilities of

the Board are set out in the Board

Charter, available on the Company’s

website at www.thea2milkcompany.

com/corporate-governance.

The Board’s roles and responsibilities

include matters relating to the

Company’s strategic direction, financial

performance, executive management,

audit and risk management, business

planning, corporate governance and

disclosure, performance evaluation,

workplace health and safety, ethical

conduct, and determining the Company’s

sustainability, risk management and

strategy implementation, including

to respond to the Company’s

environmental and social sustainability

risks and opportunities.

The Board delegates certain functions

to its standing Committees. Other

committees may be established from

time to time with specific responsibilities

as delegated by the Board.

The diagram opposite illustrates the

Company’s corporate governance

framework.

Audit and Risk Management

Committee (ARMC)

The principal purpose of this Committee

is to assist the Board in fulfilling its

corporate governance and oversight

responsibilities in relation to the

Group’s risk management and internal

control systems, accounting policies

and practices, sustainability and

climate risk management and strategy

implementation, internal and external

audit functions, and corporate reporting,

including sustainability reporting.

The ARMC meets regularly throughout

the year, holding meetings (FY26: 4 total)

and workshops as needed. Under the

ARMC Charter, the ARMC is required

to meet at least twice per year.

People and Remuneration

Committee (PRC)

This Committee assists the Board

in overseeing the design and

implementation of appropriate people

and remuneration policies and practices

for the Company, to ensure the Company

can deliver on its business objectives,

remuneration is fair and current, and the

Company is compliant with relevant laws,

regulations and applicable listing rules.

The PRC meets regularly throughout the

year, holding meetings (FY26: 3 total)

and workshops as needed. Under the

PRC Charter, the PRC is required to meet

at least once per year.

These Board Committees are

governed by charters detailing their

specific functions and responsibilities.

Copies of the Committee charters are

available at www.thea2milkcompany.

com/corporate-governance.

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CEO
(iv)

Board of Directors

Board Committees

(ARMC and PRC)

Executive

Leadership Team

(v)

Independent

assurance

(iii)

Company Secretary

(i)

Accountability

and reporting

Accountability

and reporting

Delegation and

oversight

Accountability

and reporting

Delegation and

oversight

(ii)

Delegation and

oversight

(i) Acc

ountability and reporting of corporate governance and Board related matters.

(ii)

Boa

rd delegates all matters except those reserved for the Board or its Committees.

(iii)

Int

ernal audit/external audit/legal and other professional advice.

(iv) Responsible for day to day operations; leads the Executive Leadership Team.

(v) Implements strategy and business plans; manages performance and behaviours of teams.

Governance framework

Board size, skills and

structure

The Company’s constitution provides

for a minimum of four directors and

a maximum of eight, of which at least

two must be ordinarily resident in

New Zealand to comply with the NZX

Listing Rules. During the reporting

period, the Board comprised between

five and six independent Non‑executive

Directors and one Executive Director,

the Managing Director and CEO,

David Bortolussi. Grant Dempsey was

appointed to the Board with effect

from 1 September 2025. Pip Greenwood,

Kate Mitchell and Lain Jager are

New Zealand residents.

Skills

The Board comprises directors with a

diverse range of skills, experience and

backgrounds to support the effective

governance and robust decision‑making

of the Group. The skills matrix set

out on the following page describes

the combined skills, experience and

expertise presently represented on the

Board, but also recognises the skills and

experience that the Board considers is

required to effectively govern the Group

now and in the medium‑term. To the

extent that any skills are not directly

represented on the Board, they are

augmented through management and

external advisors.

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disclosures

Financial

statements

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Corporate

governance

Corporate governance (continued)
No. of Directors

(total of 7)

Level of capability

CapabilityHighMedium

Consumer products and innovation – experience as a senior executive in, or as a professional advisor

to, consumer products businesses, including sales and marketing, product innovation and supply chain

32

Digital, data and technology – experience and expertise in e‑commerce as well as identifying,

assessing, implementing and leveraging digital and other technology, understanding the application and

use of data and analytics, and responding to digital disruption

12

Financial acumen – understanding of financial statements and reporting, key drivers of financial

performance, corporate finance and internal controls

32

Food manufacturing safety and quality – technical or managerial experience relating to food, food

product development, manufacturing and implementation and management of safe practices for the

sourcing, production, transport and distribution of perishable foods

21

Governance – experience in and commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance,

including as a non‑executive director of a listed company, large or complex organisation or

government body

32

International markets – experience as a senior executive in, or as a professional advisor to,

international businesses and exposure to global markets and a range of different political, regulatory

and business environments

34

Leadership – experience in a senior management position in a listed company, large or complex

organisation or government body, including experience in leading strategy development and execution

43

People and culture – experience in overseeing workplace culture, people management, development

and succession planning, setting remuneration frameworks and promoting diversity and inclusion

23

Risk management – experience in identification, assessment, monitoring and management of material

financial and non‑financial risks and understanding, implementation and oversight of risk management

frameworks and controls

24

Strategy and M&A – development of corporate and business unit strategy and/or mergers, acquisitions

and alliance structuring and execution

33

Environment and social – understanding and experience in sustainable practices to manage the impact

of business operations on the environment and community and assess and manage climate and nature

risks and opportunities

21

The Board skills matrix identifies the

predominant skills of each director.

Directors are assessed as ‘high

capability’ or ‘medium capability’

on skills outlined in the Board skills

matrix, based on their professional

or non‑executive experience relating

to a skill. Directors initially provide a

self

‑ass

essment rating which is then

reviewed by the Board each year.

The Board has limited each director

to having a maximum of four areas

identified as ‘high capability’ and four

areas as ‘medium capability’. A director

is considered to have ‘high capability’

where the director has deep experience

or expertise in relation to the capability

while a director is considered to have

‘medium capability’ where the Director

has some experience or expertise in

relation to the capability.

Director induction and

ongoing training

Following appointment to the Board,

directors undergo a tailored induction

programme to learn about the Company.

The induction programme covers the

a2MC’s strategy, structure, operations,

culture, risks and financials, and includes

meetings with key executives. New

directors are also provided with copies of

key governance documents.

The Board undertakes market visits,

including visiting manufacturing

facilities, on a regular basis to ensure

that directors remain informed of market

conditions and the environment in which

the Company does business. The Board

is also provided with training on relevant

subjects and updates on regulatory

context regularly, either from subject

matter experts from within the Company

or from external providers. All directors

are expected to maintain the skills

required to discharge their obligations

to the Company.

Board performance

The Board recognises the importance

of regularly monitoring and improving

its performance. The Board internally

assesses its performance annually.

It typically engages an external party

to assist with this process every

second year, with an internal review in

alternating years. In FY26, the Board

worked with an external consultant to

review the Board’s composition and

capability, ways of working, culture

and dynamics and Board‑management

relationship, with a range of priorities

identified for FY27.

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Board Committees
The Board’s standing Committees facilitate and assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities. Other committees may be

established from time to time with specific responsibilities as delegated by the Board. The composition of the Committees as at,

and throughout the financial year ended 30 June 2026 was as follows:

CommitteeMembersIndependentNon‑executive

Audit and Risk Management

Committee

Kate Mitchell (Chair)

Grant Dempsey

1

Tonet Rivera

Sandra Yu

2

People and Remuneration CommitteeSandra Yu (Chair)

Pip Greenwood

Lain Jager

1. Grant Dempsey was appointed as a director and member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee with effect from 1 September 2025.

2. Sandra Yu ceased being a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee from 1 September 2025.

Attendance at Board and Committee meetings

Director attendance at Board and Committee meetings during FY26 is set out below.

Meetings

of the Board

Audit and Risk Management

Committee

People and Remuneration

Committee

HeldAttendedHeldAttendedHeldAttended

Pip Greenwood (Chair)1212––33

David Bortolussi

(Managing Director & CEO)

1212––––

Grant Dempsey

1

111133––

Lain Jager1212––33

Kate Mitchell121244––

Tonet Rivera121244––

Sandra Yu12111133

Held: meetings held during the period for which the person was a director or Committee member.

1.

Gra

nt Dempsey: appointed 1 September 2025.

Corporate governance policies

The following policies, each of which has been prepared having regard to the NZX Corporate Governance Code and the

ASX Principles, are available on the Company’s website at www.thea2milkcompany.com/corporate

‑gov

ernance:

• Code of Ethics

•

Sha

reholder Communication Policy

•

Cont

inuous Disclosure Policy

•

Global Whistleblower Policy

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and

Belonging Policy

•

Glo

bal Anti‑Bribery and

Anti‑Corruption Policy

•

Ris

k Management Policy. Refer to the

discussion of this policy commencing

on page 57.

• Securities Trading Policy

•

Responsible Sourcing Policy

• Env

ironment Policy

The Board regularly reviews the performance and effectiveness of the Company’s corporate governance policies and procedures and,

if appropriate, amends those policies and procedures or adopts new policies or procedures, to uphold the integrity of the Company’s

corporate governance framework.

69Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Corporate

governance

Directors
Pip Greenwood

Chair and Independent,

Non‑executive Director

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (University of Canterbury, New Zealand)

Pip has been a director of the Company since 1 July 2019, and Chair since November 2023. Pip is also

a member of the People and Remuneration Committee.

Currently Pip is also the Chair of Westpac New Zealand and a director of Westpac Banking Corporation.

She was previously a director of Spark New Zealand, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Vulcan Steel.

Prior to becoming a full time director, Pip was a senior partner at law firm Russell McVeagh, where she

spent over 10 years on the firm’s Board including acting as the firm’s Board Chair and interim CEO.

Pip brings extensive commercial and board experience to the a2MC Board. A leader in the field of

corporate law and in the New Zealand business community, she is the recipient of numerous industry

awards including being named New Zealand ‘Dealmaker of the Year’ at the Australasian Law Awards,

an accolade she has won five times, and she has twice been recognised as a finalist at the Women

of Influence Awards.

Pip resides in New Zealand.

David Bortolussi

Managing Director

and CEO

Bachelor of Commerce (University of Melbourne), FCA, F FIN, MAICD

David joined a2MC in February 2021 when the business was being disrupted by COVID‑19. Under David’s

leadership, the Company has turned around its sales performance, refreshed its growth strategy,

renewed its ELT, reinvested significantly more in brand marketing, transformed its cross

‑bord

er

distribution, developed its e

‑commerce capability, ramped up product innovation, entered new markets

and is now in the process of transforming its supply chain. The combination of these initiatives has

driven significant growth in sales and earnings since FY21.

Prior to joining the Company, David held the role of Group President, HanesBrands, and prior to that was

the CEO of Pacific Brands. In 2016, HanesBrands acquired Pacific Brands and expanded David’s role to

cover global innerwear operations outside of the Americas. Prior to this, David was the Chief Strategy

Officer at Foster’s Group and held senior consulting roles at McKinsey & Company and PwC.

David’s career has largely been focused on the consumer and retail sector in Australia and New Zealand

complemented by significant international experience in various markets and categories in China,

SE Asia, EU, UK, Middle East and the USA. David also has an interest in private equity and growth

‑pha

se

businesses.

David resides in Australia.

Grant Dempsey

Independent,

Non‑executive Director

Bachelor of Commerce (University of Melbourne)

Grant has been a director of the Company since 1 September 2025. He also sits on the Audit and Risk

Management Committee. Grant brings extensive financial, strategic and commercial experience to

the Board through his career in investment banking and CFO roles held at ASX50 listed companies.

Grant commenced his career as an auditor before spending time in business development at Bank of

Melbourne and General Electric. Grant then gained significant experience in investment banking, initially

at UBS and Citi, then at JP Morgan for 10 years, including as its Head of Banking, where he led a number

of high value transactions in Australia for ASX20 companies. Following this, Grant held CFO roles at

Alumina and TPG Telecom.

Grant retired as an executive in 2024 and is now a professional director. He has been a director of

Industry Funds Management (IFM) Investors since 2018 and chairs its board investment committee.

More recently, he has been appointed as the Chair of Firmus Technologies, Chair of Housing Hub,

and a director and Chair of the audit and risk committee of Sims Metals, an ASX listed company.

Grant resides in Australia.

Lain Jager

Independent,

Non‑executive Director

Master of Social Science (University of Waikato)

Lain has been a director of the Company since 1 December 2024. Lain also sits on the People and

Remuneration Committee.

Lain brings extensive international agribusiness leadership experience to the Board through his former

role as CEO of Zespri International. Zespri is the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, distributed in more

than 50 countries with revenue of around NZ$5 billion. Lain’s nine years as CEO of Zespri International

from 2008 to 2017 included the development of a successful global growth strategy, and significant

increases in revenue and profitability. Lain joined the Zespri board in 2025.

Since stepping down from Zespri in 2017, Lain has focused on private business interests including

personal investments in a range of entrepreneurial, technology and agriculture related businesses.

Lain resides in New Zealand.

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Kate Mitchell
Independent,

Non‑executive Director

Bachelor of Arts Honours (Modern Languages) (Oxford University, United Kingdom)

Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, (New Zealand)

Kate has been a director of the Company since 1 June 2023. She is also Chair of the Audit and Risk

Management Committee.

Kate has significant governance experience as a director of both private and public companies. She is

also skilled in the areas of financial risk management, structured financing and investments.

Kate is currently Chair of Link Engine Management. She is also a director of Heartland Group Holdings,

where she chairs the Sustainability Committee, Christchurch International Airport, where she chairs

the Property and Infrastructure Committee, and Zentera (formerly The New Zealand Merino Company).

Prior to moving to New Zealand in 2014, Kate’s executive career spanned over 20 years in investment

banking in London, which included senior leadership roles in the Global Markets division within

investment banks including Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.

Kate resides in New Zealand.

Antonio (Tonet) Rivera

Independent,

Non‑executive Director

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering (University of the Philippines)

Tonet has been a director of the Company since 1 November 2024. He also sits on the Audit and Risk

Management Committee.

Tonet has over 35 years of supply chain experience, including 17 years of international leadership

experience.

Tonet worked for Mead Johnson Nutrition from 2002 to 2017, culminating in four years leading the global

supply chain of the multinational nutrition company in the role of Senior Vice President, Global Supply

Chain. In that role Tonet had responsibility for all supply chain operations globally, including

manufacturing, engineering, procurement, supply planning and physical distribution. Prior to that,

he served as Vice President, Supply Chain – Asia and Europe for more than a decade, with responsibility

for Supply Chain operations in Europe and Asia, including owned manufacturing locations and

third‑party manufacturers.

Since retiring from executive roles in 2017, when Mead Johnson Nutrition was acquired by

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Tonet has worked as a supply chain consultant.

Tonet resides in the Philippines.

Sandra Yu

Independent,

Non‑executive Director

Master – Marketing, International Business Management (National Taiwan University)

Advanced Management Program (Harvard Business School)

Sandra Yu has been a director of the Company since 1 March 2022. Sandra is the Chair of the People and

Remuneration Committee.

Sandra is an experienced director and executive in consumer goods industries, particularly in the infant

formula market in China, with a proven track record of driving transformation, leveraging opportunities

for growth, and building organisational capabilities across Asia and the USA. She is currently a director

of 91AAP Inc, a retail Software as a Service provider. She is also engaged as an advisor, an executive

coach and has served as the non

‑executive chair of the RB China Advisory Board.

Sandra has held various senior executive positions at Mead Johnson Nutrition, including president of

the Greater China division and Global Marketing Vice President. She played a pivotal role in enhancing

global brand equity, developing a sustainable innovation pipeline, and transitioning the company

towards new digital media and e

‑commerce platforms. Prior to Mead Johnson, Sandra had 13 years’

experience at Unilever in senior executive roles, leading skin care and personal care categories across

multiple Asian markets.

Sandra resides in Greater China.

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disclosures

Financial

statements

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Corporate

governance

Executive leadership
David Bortolussi

Managing Director and CEO

Bachelor of Commerce (University of Melbourne), FCA, F FIN, MAICD

Refer to page 70.

David Muscat

Chief Financial Officer

Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting and Finance (Monash University), CA

David joined the Group in October 2022. As CFO, David is responsible for finance, investor relations,

risk management and IT across the Group. From April 2026, David is also responsible for leading

the Company’s strategy function.

David is an experienced finance and people leader with a demonstrated history working in listed

companies across Australia and New Zealand.

Prior to joining the Group, David was the CFO of DIM Brands International (formerly Hanes Europe

Innerwear), and prior to this was the CFO of Hanes Australasia. David was the CFO of ASX and NZX listed

Pacific Brands prior to its takeover by Hanesbrands Inc. in 2016. David commenced his career at Deloitte

and has since gained significant experience in the consumer goods and retail sectors in various

international markets, including China, the USA and Europe.

Kevin Bush

Managing Director – USA

B. Comm Marketing (Monash University), Graduate Certificate Data Analytics (UNSW), MAICD

Kevin was appointed Managing Director – USA in May 2023 and is responsible for leading the Group’s

North American business, growing the brand and delivering its path to profitability. He is also a director

of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Fluid Milk Board.

Previously, Kevin served as Executive General Manager – ANZ from July 2021, leading the Company’s

Australia and New Zealand business and the successful launch of a2 Milk™ Lactose Free. Before this,

as Sales Director – ANZ from July 2016, he played a pivotal role in growing the a2 Milk™ liquid milk

brand, increasing market share, and supporting the establishment of the a2 Platinum™ IMF brand

in South Korea and other business development initiatives across the Group.

Kevin is an experienced sales and marketing professional with extensive FMCG experience across

Australia, the UK and USA, and has held senior roles with Mars, Nestlé and McCain Foods.

Amanda Hart

Chief People and

Culture Officer

Bachelor of Business Administration (University of South Australia)

Amanda joined the Group in September 2021 as Chief People and Culture Officer. She is responsible

for leading the Company’s global people strategy, including organisational capability, leadership

development, diversity and inclusion, culture, remuneration and performance, and health, safety

and wellbeing.

Prior to joining the Company, Amanda was Head of Human Resources for Australia and New Zealand

at Dyson Appliances. Earlier in her career, Amanda held senior human resources roles across a range

of industries, including with Cotton On Group, Global Radio, Virgin Pulse and Singtel Optus.

Helena He

Chief Marketing Officer

Executive Master of Business Administration (Guanghua Management Institute of Peking University,

China)

Helena joined the Group in February 2026 as the Chief Marketing Officer where she is responsible

for leading the strategic and creative direction of the a2™ brand, developing integrated marketing

programmes, leading consumer insights, science and the innovation process to drive brand health,

market share and growth.

Helena has both CMO and general management experience with leading global nutrition and FMCG

companies across China and Australia. In her most recent role as General Manager, VMS at Haleon,

she spent five years in Shanghai leading the vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) category.

Previously CMO for FrieslandCampina in China and then Managing Director – Hong Kong, China,

Helena also spent 14 years at Kimberly‑Clark in China and Australia including eight years leading

the Baby and Child Care business.

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Xiao Li
Chief Executive Officer –

Greater China

Bachelor of Arts in Business Admin, English (Heilongjiang University), Executive Master of Business

Administration (China Europe International Business School)

Xiao joined the Group in April 2019 and is responsible for maximising the significant opportunities that

the Greater China market presents for the Company, executing against our strategy and putting the

right capabilities in place to deliver on these future growth opportunities.

Xiao has substantial experience building successful businesses in China across a diverse range

of multinational and local fast growth consumer driven companies including Shell Company, Mars,

Unilever and Nike. Xiao was previously the GM of Pousheng (HK listed sport retail), CEO of Burger King

China and President of Wanda Kids Group and SVP of Wanda Group.

Jaron McVicar

Managing Director – ANZ

and Sustainability

Bachelor of Laws (University of Otago)

Jaron joined the Group in 2016 and leads our ANZ business unit and also has executive responsibility

for our Sustainability strategy and function. Jaron has had extensive involvement in a wide range

of commercial, operational and corporate matters across the group, including in his previous

role as Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer, while he also previously worked closely with the

Board as Company Secretary.

In his ANZ leadership role, Jaron is focused on realising the full potential of the a2 Milk™ brand primarily

in the liquid milk category and evolving the Company’s supply chain in ANZ.

Prior to joining the Group, Jaron worked in private practice for 15 years as a corporate and commercial

lawyer in New Zealand and London, UK.

Yohan Senaratne

Managing Director –

International

Master of Business Administration (Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University),

Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Business Systems (Monash University), MAICD

Yohan leads the Group’s cross‑border export business, primarily focused on English label IMF products

manufactured in New Zealand and sold into China, including liquid milk and other nutritional products.

He oversees products sold across all channels, principally via the daigou/reseller/O2O and cross

‑border

e‑commerce (CBEC) channels, and leads the development of the Company’s business in emerging

markets.

Yohan brings expertise in strategy, marketing, sales and e‑commerce, with experience in infant milk

nutrition and adjacent categories in China. He joined the Group in 2021 from Bellamy’s Organic, where he

was Sales and Marketing Director. He previously held multiple roles at Mondelez International, ANZ Bank

and with strategy consultancy LEK.

Kate Tidbury

Chief Legal Officer and

Company Secretary

Bachelor of Laws (Hons)/Bachelor of Science (University of Auckland)

Kate joined the Group in May 2021, having already provided legal advice to the Group over a number

of years in her previous role with a leading New Zealand law firm.

Kate was appointed Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary in April 2026 and is responsible for

the Group’s legal function. In her role as Company Secretary, she works closely with the Board on

governance matters.

Prior to joining the Group, Kate worked in private practice for nine years, with a focus on commercial

and intellectual property law. Kate is a qualified solicitor in New Zealand.

Chopin Zhang

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Master, Business Administration (Maastricht School of Management)

Chopin joined the Group in November 2022 and has over 35 years’ experience in supply chain

management with significant experience in China and New Zealand, including planning, procurement,

manufacturing, quality, cross‑border trade, distribution, regulatory affairs, and government relations.

Chopin has extensive experience in the China infant milk formula (IMF) market, having held senior

executive and supply chain leadership roles with Yashili and Danone.

Chopin has held additional supply chain senior leadership roles across Greater China, Asia Pacific and

the USA with leading consumer goods companies including Starbucks, Nike and Johnson & Johnson.

Chopin’s expertise in the China infant milk formula industry and experience across New Zealand and

China are essential as he leads the transformation of a2MC’s supply chain to enable further market

access, innovation and growth.

73Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Corporate

governance

Message from the
People and Remuneration

Committee Chair

Dear Shareholders,

On behalf of the Board, I am pleased

to present the Remuneration

disclosures for the year ended

30 June 2026 (FY26). This report

sets out our remuneration strategy

and framework, which align with

the Group’s strategic objectives

and financial performance, and

the interests of our shareholders.

Along with covering the performance

and remuneration outcomes for the

CEO for FY26.

Year in review: STI and LTI

outcomes

In FY26, the Group delivered strong

financial results and made solid progress

against non-financial measures, despite

having to manage significant supply

chain challenges.

Revenue grew double digits and

exceeded the target set for the STI. At

the same time, EBITDA performance

was materially impacted by supply chain

disruption in 4Q26, resulting in above

threshold level performance on the STI

scorecard.

Non-financial performance

demonstrated continued progress across

strategic priorities including innovation,

supply chain transformation, people and

sustainability.

Overall, the FY26 Group STI Performance

Scorecard outcome was slightly below

target at 90%. No normalisation

adjustments were made to the FY26 STI

metrics (financial or non-financial) which

were based on continuing operations.

At the conclusion of the financial year,

our long-term incentive (LTI) for the

three year period FY24 to FY26 was

tested. The EPS CAGR hurdle was met

and revenue CAGR was above maximum,

resulting in a vesting outcome of 100%.

For the FY24 LTI vest, the FY26 EPS

CAGR was normalised for the Mataura

Valley Milk non-cash loss on sale and the

revenue CAGR was based on continuing

operations.

CEO remuneration outcomes

and framework

Following no increase in FY25, the Board

approved a 3.5% increase to David’s

base salary in FY26. For FY26, the CEO

will receive 108% of his target STI due to

the Group STI Performance Scorecard

outcome being assessed as 90% and an

individual performance modifier of 120%.

Refer to page 77 for details of the Group

STI performance scorecard outcome.

In the interests of transparency and good

governance, the Board will also continue

its practice of voluntarily putting the

CEO’s LTI grant to shareholders on an

advisory basis at the Annual Meeting

of shareholders.

Non-executive directors’ fees

Non-executive director remuneration

was reviewed during FY26, with a

resolution passed at the 2025 Annual

General Meeting to increase the total

available fee pool from $1,365,000 to

$1,675,000 per annum, reflecting a

total increase to the maximum fee pool

of 22.7%. The last adjustment to the

non

-exec

utive director fee pool was

approved by shareholders in November

2018, with no changes made to individual

non-executive director, Committee

Chair or Committee Member fees since

that date.

The increase to the fee pool enables

the Board to ensure fees remain market

competitive and approve payments

to directors for assuming additional

responsibilities above and beyond the

normal duties of either the Board or

any committee, as well as allowing for

inflationary adjustments to the fee

schedule as required.

I would like to sincerely thank our team

members for their commitment and

continued focus through a challenging

year. Their collective efforts supported

the Group’s resilient performance and

continued progress against our strategic

priorities. I invite you to review our

remuneration disclosures.

Sandra Yu

Chair of People and Remuneration

Committee

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Market
competitive

Provide competitive rewards

to attract, motivate and retain

talented employees and

executives relevant to the

markets in which we operate.

Business

strategy

Drive delivery of the Company’s

strategy by rewarding

performance and having a mix

of short-term and long-term

remuneration elements.

Values and

behaviours

Be consistent with, and

supportive of, the Company’s

values, ethical framework and

commitment to good corporate

governance.

Shareholder

alignment

Link rewards to the creation

of sustainable value for

shareholders, whilst avoiding

inappropriate risk.

Remuneration

Our remuneration framework is designed to appropriately align with our strategy and

achievement of our short-term and long-term ambitions. The key principles of our

remuneration framework are outlined below.

Remuneration governance

The People and Remuneration

Committee (PRC) advises the Board

on the policies and practices of the

Company regarding the remuneration

of non-executive directors, the ELT

(comprising the CEO and direct reports

to the CEO) and other senior leaders of

the Group, and reviews all components

of the Group’s remuneration practices

relevant to its team members.

The PRC Charter sets out the objectives,

responsibilities and authority of the PRC

in relation to remuneration matters.

The Board’s policy for remunerating

ELT members and selected other senior

leaders is to provide market-based

remuneration packages comprising

a blend of fixed and variable at-risk

incentive-based remuneration, with clear

links between individual and Company

performance and individual reward.

The PRC reviews the remuneration

of ELT members and, as an aggregate,

all other employees at least annually.

The PRC seeks external professional

advice from time to time on

remuneration matters. During FY26,

external consultants were engaged to

provide market practice information

and benchmarking data. During the year,

no remuneration recommendations

were made by external consultants.

Remuneration policies and

practices

All employees receive fixed

remuneration. Selected employees

may also receive variable remuneration

in the form of a short-term incentive

(STI) as part of their remuneration

package. ELT members and selected

other senior leaders are also invited to

participate in a long-term incentive (LTI)

in the form of equity as part of their

remuneration package.

Remuneration packages for senior

leaders are structured with a significant

portion of variable reward at risk that

can be earned by the achievement of

performance outcomes.

An appropriate remuneration mix is

determined for each position, taking into

consideration the employee’s role and

level of responsibility. In addition, the

Company’s STI plan structure for the

CEO includes a percentage of deferral

as cash. In the interests of transparency

and good governance, the Board also

voluntarily puts the CEO’s proposed LTI

grant to shareholders on an advisory

basis and for the purposes of ASX

Listing Rule 10.14, at Annual Meetings

of shareholders.

Managing ELT performance

Robust processes are in place

for supporting and evaluating the

performance of ELT members and other

senior leaders.

The Board and CEO determine and

agree annual targets and objectives

for the Company based on the

Company’s strategic plan, supported

by comprehensive and collaborative

operational planning and financial

budgeting processes. The CEO is

accountable to the Board for the delivery

of the agreed targets and objectives.

The targets and objectives agreed

between the Board and the CEO are

discussed with, and cascaded to, each of

the other ELT members and captured in

individual performance plans. The CEO

uses the performance plans to facilitate

individual conversations with the

other ELT members. The performance

discussions are documented and form

the basis of the annual performance

review that the CEO undertakes with

each of the other ELT members at the

end of the performance period.

The outcome of each of the ELT

members’ performance over the course

of the year is one factor considered

when any changes to fixed annual

remuneration or any award of variable

remuneration and incentives are

determined.

During FY26, each ELT member who

was an employee for the duration of the

reporting period had a formal, annual

performance discussion documented.

75Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Corporate

governance

Remuneration (continued)
ELT remuneration framework

The ELT remuneration framework is designed to deliver high performance with substantial components at risk, with the aim of more

closely aligning remuneration with the Company’s strategy, objectives and risk tolerances as set out below.

The design of the ELT remuneration framework is based on our reward principles and comprises three components:

• Fixed Annual Remuneration (FAR) (base salary and statutory superannuation contribution where relevant)

•

STI

(variable remuneration)

•

LTI

(variable remuneration)

Target

ComponentPurposeLink to strategy and performanceCEOE LT

2

FAR

Provides market

competitive remuneration

to attract and retain talent

while reflecting role scope,

complexity, impact and

accountabilities.

Based on skills and experience relevant to

the role, individual performance and current

level of remuneration relative to remuneration

benchmarks.

Reviewed on an annual basis with reference

to independent external surveys and, where

appropriate, is adjusted based on consideration

of individual performance and market

remuneration benchmarks.

27%29% — 49%

STI

Incentivises annual

achievement of short‑term

performance measures

against the Group

performance scorecard.

Performance is assessed against a balanced

scorecard, comprising financial performance

measures and non‑financial performance

measures which align with the Company’s value

creation model (covering four key areas: People,

Planet, Consumers and Shareholders).

32%

1

29% — 33%

LT I

Aligns reward with the

creation of sustainable,

longer‑term shareholder

value.

Aligns executives’ remuneration with the

Company’s strategy and ambition, designed

to create long‑term shareholder value through

sustained growth in revenue and earnings.

41%29% — 43%

1. 25% of the CEO’s Actual FY26 STI is deferred as cash for one year.

2. Excluding the CEO.

Normalisation adjustments

Relevant STI and LTI metrics are adjusted to remove the impact of such items as the Board may determine in its absolute discretion

to normalise results (up or down) to more appropriately reflect underlying performance. Without limitation, adjustments may be

made to exclude the impact of unusual or one-off items, discontinued operations, impairment charges, acquisitions and disposals,

and capital management. No normalisation adjustments were made to the FY26 STI metrics, which were based on continuing

operations. For the FY24 LTI vest, the FY26 EPS CAGR was normalised for the Mataura Valley Milk non-cash loss on sale and Revenue

CAGR was based on continuing operations.

Executive minimum shareholding requirement (Executive MSR)

The Executive MSR Policy applies to all members of the ELT. From time to time, additional employees may be identified to whom the

Executive MSR Policy will apply. The purpose of the Executive MSR Policy is to strengthen the alignment between the interests of the

ELT and the interests of shareholders and encourage a focus on building long-term shareholder value.

Each member of the ELT is required to acquire and hold a minimum shareholding with a value equivalent to 100% of their FAR

(before any tax or social security deductions) by the end of five annual vesting periods for LTI grants. All ELT members are currently

expected to or have achieved the Executive MSR within this timeline.

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The STI plan incorporates a comprehensive assessment of Group performance, encompassing both financial and non-financial
measures. The FY26 Group Performance Scorecard includes financial measures with a weighting of 65% and non-financial measures

with a weighting of 35%, as set out in the table below.

For each objective there are threshold, target and maximum metrics (refer table below) to assess the Group’s performance against.

The outcomes range from 0% to 130%, with the target at 100%; and outcomes are determined by the Board (excluding the CEO).

FY26 Group Performance Scorecard

FY26 strategic objectivesMetric (continuing operations)Outcome

Weighting

at target

Financial measures65%

Threshold

50%

Ta r ge t

100%

Maximum

130%

ShareholdersRevenue30%

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation

and amortisation (EBITDA)

30%

Inventory and risk management

5%

Non-financial measures35%

PeopleSafety performance, employee engagement score,

capability development and gender pay gap

5%

PlanetEmployee rating of a2MC sustainability impact,

progress on packaging and Scope 3 GHG emissions goals

5%

Consumers

Brand health

and market

share

China brand health, China label and English label IMF

market share (MBS, DOL and CBEC), Australian fresh milk

and USA premium milk brand health and market share

5%

InnovationProgress on innovation pipeline for IMF, Other

Nutritionals and Liquid Milk, sales from new products

and US IMF FDA long-term approval

10%

Supply chainQuality outcomes and service levels

5%

TransformationAcquisition and divestment completed, SAMR approval,

CAPEX programme and ERP implementation

5%

Scorecard outcome (% of target)90%

The outcome of the FY26 Group Performance Scorecard, as determined by the Board (excluding the CEO), for all ELT members

(including the CEO) was 90%, reflecting that an outcome of 54% was achieved against financial measures and an outcome of 36%

was achieved against non-financial measures. No normalisation adjustments were made to any of the outcomes which were based

on continuing operations.

FY26 Short-term Incentive (STI)

STI values and performance targets are approved by the PRC and Board each financial year. Payments made under the STI plan are

in the form of cash. For FY26, the CEO’s STI will continue to be 75% cash and 25% deferred as cash for one year. In FY26, the amount

awarded under the STI plan was determined by reference to:

FY26 Group

performance

scorecard outcome %

(detailed below)

Individual

performance

modifier %

STI award

$

Target STI

opportunity

%

FAR

$

Group Performance

Scorecard

Outcome

1

Individual

performance

modifier

1

OutcomeOpportunity

1. For the CEO, the maximum combined impact of the Group Performance Scorecard outcome and Individual Performance Modifier to apply to target STI

opportunity was capped at 130%.

77Company

disclosures

Financial

statements

CEO’s year

in review

Chair’s

letter

FY26

Highlights

Building a sustainable

growth business

Corporate

governance

Remuneration (continued)
FY24 Long-term incentive (LTI) vesting

The FY24 LTI grant vested in full (100%) based on FY26 results, specifically:

•

Reve

nue CAGR of 10.1% exceeded the 8% performance hurdle

•

EPS C

AGR of 12.0% exceeded the 10% performance hurdle

The Revenue CAGR of 10.1% was calculated using revenue from continuing operations of $1,974.9 million in FY26 compared to

$1,478.9 million in FY23.

The EPS CAGR of 12.0% was calculated using normalised reported FY26 EPS of 29.7c compared to reported FY23 EPS of 21.1c. The

Board determined to normalise FY26 EPS to exclude the non-cash loss on sale of Mataura Valley Milk (MVM) to more appropriately

reflect underlying performance.

FY26 Long-term incentive (LTI) grant

The table below outlines the key features of the FY26 LTI grant under the LTI plan.

FeaturesApproach

Purpose

• The LTI Plan is designed to: (a) assist in the reward, retention and motivation of ELT members and

selected other senior leaders; and (b) align the reward available to selected senior executives with the

creation of sustainable longer-term shareholder value.

Participants

• Participation in the LTI plan is by invitation only, at the sole and absolute discretion of the Board.

• In FY26, ELT members and selected other senior leaders participated.

Opportunity

• The maximum face value of the LTI that can be granted for the CEO is 150% of FAR and, for other ELT

members, ranges from 75% to 150% of FAR. The minimum potential outcome value is zero.

Performance/

vesting period

• Three years, from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.

• There is no retesting of performance if the performance hurdles are not met at the end of the

performance period.

Instrument

• Performance rights – each performance right entitles the participant to receive one fully paid share in the

Company, subject to meeting performance hurdles.

• It is currently intended that, where possible in accordance with relevant laws, the Company will satisfy its

obligation to allocate ordinary shares upon the vesting of performance rights by instructing the trustee

of the a2MC Group Employee Share Trust to transfer existing shares held in the trust to each participant,

where such existing shares were previously purchased by the trustee on-market.

Allocation approach

• The Company uses a maximum face value allocation approach. The number of performance rights

granted was calculated as follows:

Share price

1


(no discount applied)

Number of performance

rights granted

Maximum LTI

opportunity %

FAR

$

Numbers of rightsGrant opportunityShare price

1. The share price used was the volume weighted average share price of ordinary shares in the Company based on the 10 trading

days up to and including 12 September 2025, measured in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules.

Dividend payments

• No dividends or dividend equivalent payments are provided on performance rights.

Board discretion

• The Board may forfeit performance rights for fraud, dishonesty, breach of a material obligation or acting

in a manner that brings the Company into disrepute, or if there has been a material misstatement or

omission that results in a restatement of accounts.

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Performance
hurdles

The performance rights vest subject to achievement of both:

•

EPS C

AGR (compound annual growth in diluted earnings per ordinary share); and

•

Reve

nue CAGR (compound annual growth in total external revenue), performance hurdles over the

performance period.

Vesting Framework

For any vesting to occur, both of the following must be achieved:

• EPS CAGR of at least 10%; and

• Revenue CAGR of at least 4%,

in each case, from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.

If these performance hurdles are achieved, the proportion of performance rights that may vest will be

determined on a straight-line basis per the table below:

Revenue CAGRVesting % (if EPS CAGR of at least 10%)

Less than 4%Nil

4%50%

Between 4% and 6%Pro-rata vesting on a straight-line basis between 50% and 85%

6%85%

Between 6% and 8%Pro-rata vesting on a straight-line basis between 85% and 100%

8% and above100%

Calculation approach

EPS CAGR and Revenue CAGR are derived from the Annual Report of the Company for the relevant

financial years and are subject to adjustments to remove the impact of material items as the Board

may determine in its absolute discretion to normalise results (up or down) to more appropriately reflect

underlying performance. Without limitation, adjustments may be made to exclude the impact of unusual

or one-off items, discontinued operations, impairment charges, acquisitions and disposals, and capital

management. EPS CAGR is based on reported results and Revenue CAGR is based on continuing operations

external revenue.

The EPS CAGR and Revenue CAGR performance hurdles have been determined having regard to the

Company’s growth strategy and financial ambition. The Board considers the performance hurdles sufficiently

challenging to align with shareholder value creation, but still being motivating for, and viewed as achievable

by, senior executives and managers invited to participate in the LTI Plan. Achieving such performance

hurdles would require significant market share gains in the Company’s core infant milk formula business in

the China market which is in decline, as well as a significant improvement in Group operating profitability

driven by the Company’s supply chain transformation strategy and mitigating a significant decline in interest

income due to a decline in market interest rates. The EPS CAGR is above the high end of the Revenue CAGR

range to incentivise and promote margin accretion over the term of the plan.

Cessation of

employment,

change of control,

bonus issue or

reorganisation

of capital

• Subject to the discretion of the Board or unless employment is terminated by the Company other than

for cause, the participant retires or employment ceases due to total and permanent disablement,

serious illness or death, unvested performance rights will be forfeited upon cessation of employment.

•

If performance rights are not subject to forfeiture, the Board may in its discretion reduce the number

of performance rights to reflect the proportion of the vesting period that has elapsed and/or accelerate

vesting.

•

Subject to the discretion of the Board, performance rights may be subject to accelerated vesting if the

Company is subject to a change of control.

•

Adjustments to the number of performance rights, or the number of Company shares to which they relate,

may be made following any bonus issue of Company shares or reorganisation of its capital.

Performance rights granted in FY26

The Board authorised the grant of 1,464,230 performance rights under the LTI plan in respect of FY26. Further details on current

and previous grants under the LTI plan can be found at Note F2 to the financial statements.

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Highlights

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Corporate

governance

Remuneration (continued)
Remuneration of CEO – David Bortolussi

David commenced his appointment as Managing Director and CEO on 8 February 2021. Details of his remuneration arrangements

are set out below.

Te r m

There is no fixed term. David’s employment is ongoing until terminated by either David or the Company.

Fixed Annual Remuneration

A$2,003,597 per annum (inclusive of superannuation) in FY26. David’s fixed annual remuneration is reviewed annually.

STI

On an annual basis, David participates in the Company’s STI plan. For FY26, his STI target was 120% of his FAR, subject to

the achievement of the Group Performance Scorecard and individual performance objectives as determined by the Board

(excluding David).

David’s STI payment in FY26 is determined in accordance with the following:

STI award

$

Individual

performance

modifier %

1

FAR

$

Target STI

opportunity

120%

FY26 Group Performance

Scorecard outcome %

1


(detailed above)

1. The maximum combined impact of David’s Group Performance Scorecard outcome and Individual Performance Modifier to apply to his target STI

opportunity is capped at 130%.

75% of David’s STI payment is payable in cash shortly following the Board’s determination and the remaining 25% is deferred

and payable in cash after one year.

LT I

Subject to Board discretion, on an annual basis David will be invited to be granted performance rights under the Company’s LTI plan.

Prior to FY24, performance rights issued to David were issued on the basis that they may only be satisfied on exercise with ordinary

shares purchased on-market.

The Board will be submitting the CEO’s proposed LTI grant for FY27 to shareholders, on an advisory basis and for the purposes

of ASX Listing Rule 10.14, at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Allowance

An allowance of A$10,000 per month (net of tax) is paid to assist David with the cost of his accommodation in Sydney and travel

between Melbourne and Sydney.

Notice period

Generally, resignation by David requires six months’ notice and termination (other than for cause) by the Company requires

12 months’ notice.

Leave

Five weeks per annum paid annual leave, and personal and long service leave in accordance with minimum statutory entitlements.

Other terms

David’s employment agreement also includes standard terms covering expense reimbursement, conflicts of interest, confidentiality,

intellectual property and moral rights, clawbacks and restraints upon termination (which address non-competition, as well as

non-sol

icitation of employees, customers and suppliers).

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Total CEO remuneration earned
The remuneration accrued for David in the financial year was as follows:

Statutory remuneration accounting expense

FY26

A$

FY25

A$

FAR

1

2,003,597 1,936,789

STI

2

2,596,662 2,556,561

Allowance

3

226,416 226,416

LT I

4

2,552,052 2,900,230

Total remuneration7,378,7277,619,996

1. FAR: For FY26, the Board increased David’s base salary by 3.5% (following no increase for FY25), with an incremental change in superannuation in line with

the change in statutory limits.

2. STI: No change to CEO STI target levels in FY25 and FY26; 110% and 108% of target awarded in each year respectively, including accrued deferred

component (25%).

3. Allowance: No change to relocation allowance. Amount is inclusive of tax gross-up.

4. LT I: LTI expensing uses forecasts to approximate vesting probabilities of plans vesting in future years. FY25 was higher due to an increase in expected

vesting percentage from FY24 resulting in a catch-up impact. FY26 was also impacted by the appreciating AUD resulting in a lower AUD denominated

number as the LTI expense is calculated in NZD.

As noted on page 80, for FY26, David is entitled to receive an STI payment at target of 120% of his FAR modified for Group and

individual performance. The Board has determined that the Group Performance Scorecard outcome is 90% and David’s individual

performance multiplier is 120%. As a result, a payment in the amount of A$2,596,662 is to be made to David under the FY26 STI plan

representing 108% of target, with 25% to be paid as cash after one year.

Total CEO remuneration received

The remuneration received by David in the financial year is outlined in the table below. Presenting this information provides greater

clarity and transparency as to the CEO’s remuneration. This table differs from the statutory accrued remuneration table (see table

above) which presents remuneration in accordance with accounting standards (i.e. on an accrual basis).

Remuneration received

FY26

A$

FY25

A$

FAR

1

2,003,5971,936,789

STI paid

2

2,474,4872,203,483

Allowance

3

226,416 226,416

LT I

4

3,989,0072,798,164

Total remuneration received8,693,5077,16 4, 8 52

Cash payments

1.

FAR: F

or FY26, the Board increased David’s base salary by 3.5% (following no increase for FY25), with an incremental change in superannuation in line with

the change in statutory limits.

2.

STI paid: The FY25 figure reflects 75% of the FY24 STI payment which was made in September 2024, as well as 25% of the FY23 STI that was deferred. The

FY26 figure reflects 75% of the FY25 STI payment which was made in September 2025, as well as 25% of the FY24 STI that was deferred.

3.

Allowance: No change to relocation allowance. Amount is inclusive of tax gross-up.

Vesting of prior year awards (equity)

4.

LT I: FY

22 LTI grant vested in FY25 (August 2024) at 100% and FY23 LTI grant vested in FY26 (August 2025) at 96.7%. The year-on-year increase is mainly

driven by the increase in the share price.

LTI granted in FY26

In FY26, 324,606 performance rights vesting in or around August 2028 (subject to satisfaction of conditions including performance

hurdles) were granted to David under the Company’s LTI Plan. The CEO’s FY26 LTI Grant was included as a resolution on an advisory

basis and for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14, at the 2025 Annual Meeting (and received a ‘for’ vote of 99.68%).

Other than to meet any tax obligations, no shares held by David can be sold unless he holds sufficient shares to meet the Company’s

minimum shareholding requirement under the MSR Policy. David currently holds a2MC shares well in excess of his Executive MSR.


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Highlights

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growth business

Corporate

governance

Remuneration (continued)
Non-executive directors’ remuneration policy and structure

Effective 1 December 2025, non-executive director fees are paid from an aggregate annual fee pool of $1,675,000, as approved by

shareholders at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Non-executive directors do not receive variable pay.

In addition to the fees below, effective 1 December 2025, a travel allowance is payable to overseas non-executive directors annually

out of the total available fee pool in acknowledgement of the travel commitments and time investment ($10,000 per annum for

Australian and $25,000 per annum for International non-executive directors).

The table below provides a summary of FY26 Board and committee fees:

Position

Fees per annum

1 July 2025 –

30 November 2025

$

Fees per annum

Effective

1 December 2025

2

$

Board of DirectorsChair

1

375,000410,000

Member165,000175,000

Audit and Risk Management CommitteeChair35,00040,000

Member16,50020,000

People and Remuneration CommitteeChair35,00040,000

Member16,50020,000

1. No additional fees are paid to the Board Chair for Committee roles.

2. Effective 1 December 2025 (as approved at the 2025 Annual General Meeting), the non-executive director fees were increased.

Remuneration paid to non-executive directors of the Company for FY26 was as follows:

Committee fees

Board fees

$

Audit and Risk

Management

$

People and

Remuneration

$

Non-monetary

benefits

1

$

To t a l

$

Pip Greenwood (Chair)395,417 –– – 395,417

Grant Dempsey

2

143,333 15,792 –5,833 164,958

Lain Jager170,833 –18,542 – 189,375

Kate Mitchell170,833 3 7, 9 17 – – 208,750

Tonet Rivera170,833 – 18,542 14,583 203,958

Sandra Yu170,833 2,750 3 7, 9 17 14,583 226,083

To t a l1,222,083 56,458 75,000 35,000 1,388,542

1. Relates to travel allowance (as approved at the 2025 Annual General Meeting).

2. Grant Dempsey was appointed with effect from 1 September 2025.

No other benefits such as share options or special exertion payments were paid to non-executive directors. No director of a

subsidiary company was remunerated in their capacity as a director.

The non-executive directors fee pool includes a small pool to allow for a gradual increase of non-executive director remuneration

over time as appropriate, and to fairly compensate some or all directors for significant non-routine workloads resulting in increased

time commitment and responsibilities beyond those director’s usual scope of responsibilities (for example, one-off projects or

transactions).

While increases are not guaranteed and may vary depending on these factors, they are expected to generally align with movements

in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with any adjustments anticipated to be in the low single digit range.

Director Minimum Shareholding Requirement

A Minimum Shareholding Requirement (Director MSR) Policy applies to all non-executive directors. The purpose of this Director MSR

Policy is to strengthen the alignment between the interests of directors and the interests of shareholders and encourage a focus on

building long-term shareholder value. Under this policy, directors are required to acquire and hold, for the duration of their tenure on

the Board, a minimum shareholding equivalent in value (at the time of purchase) to 100% of their fixed annual director fees (including

committee fees) before any tax or social security deductions. Directors are expected to achieve the Director MSR within three years

of becoming a director.

In assessing compliance, the Board takes into account any exceptional circumstances including any extended periods during which

the non-executive directors were prohibited from acquiring shares under the Securities Trading Policy.

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Financial
statements

Directors’ approval of

the financial statements 84

Independent

Auditor’s report

85

Co

nsolidated statement

of comprehensive income

89

Co

nsolidated statement

of changes in equity

90

Co

nsolidated statement

of financial position

92

Co

nsolidated statement

of cash flows

93

No

tes to the financial statements

94

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Highlights

83Financial

statements

Directors’ approval
of the financial statements

for the year ended 30 June 2026

The directors of The a2 Milk Company Limited are pleased to

present the consolidated financial statements for The a2 Milk

Company Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (together

the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2026.

The directors are responsible for preparing and presenting

financial statements in accordance with New Zealand law and

generally accepted accounting practice, which present fairly

the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2026 and the

results of its operations and cash flows for the period ended on

that date.

The directors consider the financial statements of the Group to

have been prepared using accounting policies which have been

consistently applied and supported by reasonable judgements

and estimates and that all relevant financial reporting and

accounting standards have been followed.

The directors believe that proper accounting records have been

kept which enable, with reasonable accuracy, the determination

of the financial position of the Group and facilitate compliance

of the financial statements with the Financial Markets Conduct

Act 2013.

The directors consider that they have taken adequate steps to

safeguard the assets of the Group, and to prevent and detect

fraud and other irregularities. Internal control procedures

are also considered to be sufficient to provide a reasonable

assurance as to the integrity and reliability of the financial

statements.

There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company

and the Group entities identified in Note E1 will be able to meet

any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become

subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between

the Company and those Group entities pursuant to ASIC

Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785.

Signed on behalf of the Board by:

P

ip Greenwood

Chair

16 August 2026

D

avid Bortolussi

Managing Director and CEO

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Independent auditor’s report to the shareholders of The a2 Milk Company

Limited

Report on the audit of the financial statements

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The a2 Milk Company Limited (the “Company”) and its

subsidiaries (together the “Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position

of the Group as at 30 June 2026, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income,

consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year

then ended of the Group, and the notes to the consolidated financial statements including material

accounting policy information.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the

consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2026 and its consolidated financial

performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with New Zealand Equivalents to

International Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.

This report is made solely to the Company’s shareholders, as a body. Our audit has been undertaken

so that we might state to the Company’s shareholders those matters we are required to state to them

in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not

accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s shareholders,

as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). Our

responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the

audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance

with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 International Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners

(including International Independence Standards) (New Zealand) issued by the New Zealand Auditing

and Assurance Standards Board as applicable to audits of financial statements of public interest

entities. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with Professional and

Ethical Standard 1.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis

for our opinion.

Ernst & Young provided sustainability reporting assurance services to the Group. Partners and

employees of our firm may deal with the Group on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading

activities of the business of the Group. We have no other relationship with, or interest in, the Group.

Key audit matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in

our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current year. These matters were addressed

in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our

opinion thereon, but we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below,

our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.

Independent auditor’s report

for the year ended 30 June 2026

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We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the

financial statements section of the audit report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly,

our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks

of material misstatement of the financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including

the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the

accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Accounting for the a2 Pokeno acquisition

Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter

On 1 September 2025, the Group completed the

acquisition of 100% of the shares in Yashili New

Zealand Dairy Company Limited (“a2 Pokeno”)

for a total purchase consideration of $281.1

million.

As detailed in Note E2 of the financial

statements, the Group’s share of identifiable net

assets acquired was assessed as $178.8 million.

Goodwill on acquisition amounted to $102.3

million. This goodwill was allocated to existing

cash generating units (“CGUs”) of the Group.

Acquisition accounting, including determining

the value of purchase consideration, identifying

and estimating the fair value of identifiable net

assets and the allocation of goodwill on

acquisition to CGUs requires significant

judgment and estimation. The Group engaged

specialists to determine the fair value of land

and buildings and property, plant and

equipment.


We consider this a key audit matter due to the

size of the acquisition and its resulting impact on

the Group’s financial position.


Our audit procedures included the following:

► Inspected the terms and conditions of the

acquisition agreement to assess whether the

business acquisition met the business

combination requirements of NZ IFRS 3.

► Evaluated the Group's determination of the

purchase consideration transferred, including

consideration of the terms and conditions of

the acquisition agreement, settlement

adjustments and related disbursements.

► Understood the Group's process for

performing the purchase price allocation,

including the identification and valuation of

acquired assets and assumed liabilities.

► Assessed the Group's identification and

recognition of acquired assets and assumed

liabilities as part of the purchase price

allocation, including considering whether all

material identifiable assets and liabilities had

been appropriately recognised.

► Assessed the valuation assumptions used in

the determination of the fair value of the

acquired assets and liabilities.

► Assessed the competence, capabilities and

objectivity of the Group’s valuation

specialists.

► Involved our in-house valuation specialists to

assess the valuation methodologies and key

assumptions used in determining the fair

value of land and buildings and property,

plant and equipment acquired.

► Recalculated the goodwill on acquisition and

assessed the Group’s allocation of goodwill to

its identified CGUs.

► Assessed the adequacy of the financial report

disclosures contained in Note E2.

Independent auditor’s report (continued)

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Customer rebates and promotional allowances

Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Revenue and associated trade receivables are

recognised net of rebates and promotional

allowances paid or owed to customers based on

their individual contractual arrangements.

The recognition and measurement of rebates

and promotional allowances, including the

establishment of an appropriate accrued amount

at year end, involves judgment and estimation,

particularly relating to variable rebates and the

expected level of rebate claims by customers.

This was considered a key audit matter given the

value of rebates and promotional allowances

provided to customers, together with the level

of judgment involved in estimating this variable

consideration at year end.

Disclosures regarding revenue and the related

rebates and promotional allowances are

included in Note B2 to the financial statements.

Our audit procedures included the following:

►Considered the appropriateness of the

G

roup’s revenue recognition accounting

policies as they relate to rebates and

promotional allowances.

►Understood the Group’s processes and

controls over the recording of rebates and

promotional allowances.

►Selected a sample of customer contracts,

determined whether variable rebates wer

e

cal

culated in accordance with the agre

ed

te

rms and inquired of management as to

the

ex

istence of any non-standard agreements

or

si

de arrangements with customers.

►Selected a sample of variable rebate

s

re

corded and assessed whether the timing

and value of amounts recognised, including

appropriate accruals at year end wher

e

a

pplicable, were in accordance with NZ IFRS.

►Compared a sample of customer claims and

payments made through the year for variable

consideration to previously recorded accrued

amounts.

►Considered the year end ageing profile of

rebates and promotional allowances and

inquired as to the likelihood of aged balances

being settled.

►Considered the adequacy of the associated

disclosures in the financial statements.

Information other than the financial statements and auditor’s report

The directors of the Company are responsible for the other information. The other information

comprises the annual report, but does not include the financial statements and our auditor’s report

thereon.

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do

not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the

other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent

with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained during the audit, or otherwise

appears to be materially misstated.

If, based upon the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this

other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

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Directors’ responsibilities for the financial statements

The directors are responsible, on behalf of the entity, for the preparation and fair presentation of the

consolidated financial statements in accordance with New Zealand Equivalents to International

Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal

control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that

are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing on

behalf of the entity the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable,

matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors

either intend to liquidate the Group or cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial

statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to

issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance,

but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing

(New Zealand) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from

fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably

be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated

financial statements.

A further description of the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is

located at the External Reporting Board’s website: https://www.xrb.govt.nz/standards/assurance-

standards/auditors-responsibilities/audit-report-1-1/. This description forms part of our auditor’s

report.

The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Glenn Maris.

Ernst & Young

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88The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the year ended 30 June 2026

Note

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Continuing operations

SalesB11,972,2351,755,327

Cost of sales(1,031,855)(859,038)

Gross margin940,380896,289

Other revenueB12,6481,913

Distribution expenses(68,832)(56,451)

Marketing expenses(324,97 1)(318,374)

Administrative and other expenses(281,628)(243,346)

Operating profit267,597280,031

Interest income29,96845,348

Finance costsB4(995)(898)

Net finance income28,97344,450

Profit before tax296,570324,481

Income tax expenseB6(89,077)(104,168)

Profit for the year from continuing operations2 0 7,49 3220,313

Discontinued operations

Loss from discontinued operation, net of taxE3(96,375)(28,222)

Profit for the year111,118192,091

Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to:

Owners of the Company113,584202,889

Non-controlling interests(2,466)(10,798)

111,118192,091

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss:

Foreign currency translation profit/(loss) 21,102(3,205)

Cash flow hedges fair value (loss)/profit(26,270)1,143

Items not to be reclassified to profit or loss:

Listed and unlisted investment fair value (loss)/gainC8(31,404)30,643

Total other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax(36,572)28,581

Total other comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to:

Owners of the Company (36,209)28,311

Non-controlling interests(363)270

(36,572)28,581

Total comprehensive income74,546220,672

Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:

Owners of the Company 7 7, 3 75231,200

Non-controlling interests(2,829)(10,528)

74,546220,672

Earnings per share – continuing operations

Basic (cents per share)B528.6130.44

Diluted (cents per share)B528.4330.26

Earnings per share (including discontinued operations)

Basic (cents per share)B515.6628.03

Diluted (cents per share)B515.562 7. 8 7

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Financial

statements

Consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 30 June 2026

Attributable to owners of the Company

Year ended

30 June 2026

Foreign currency translation reserve $’000 Fair value revaluation reserve $’000 Employee equity settled payments reserve $’000Treasury shares reserve $’000Hedging reserve $’000 Total reserves $’000 Retained earnings $’000 Share capital $’000 To t a l $’000 Non-controlling interests $’000 Total equity $’000

Balance

1 July 2025

(9,046)(248,384)76,806(3,383)2,755(181,252)1,632,1231001,450,971(20,231)1,430,740

Profit after tax

for the period ––––––113,584–113,584(2,466)111,118

Foreign currency

translation

differences –

foreign operations 19,415––––19,415––19,415–19,415

Changes in cash

flow hedges taken

to equity ––––(38,093)(38,093)––(38,093)(893)(38,986)

Cash flow hedges

reclassified to profit

or loss––––2,5362,536––2,5365303,066

Listed and unlisted

investment – fair

value movement –(31,404)–––(31,404)––(31,404)–(31,404)

Income tax1,687–––9,65011,337––11,337–11,337

To t a l

comprehensive

income for the

period 21,102(31,404)––(25,907)(36,209)113,584–7 7, 3 75(2,829)74,546

Transactions with

owners in their

capacity as owners:

Dividends paid––––––(166,848)–(166,848)–(166,848)

Special dividend

declared––––––(300,000)–(300,000)–(300,000)

Employee

withholding tax

payments––(463)––(463)––(463)–(463)

Treasury shares

transferred ––(3,383)3,383–––––––

Share-based

payments ––11,294––11,294––11,294–11,294

Income tax––787––787––787–787

Discontinued

operation–––––––––23,06023,060

Total transactions

with owners ––8,2353,383–11,618(4 66,8 4 8)–(455, 230)23,060(432,170)

Balance

30 June 202612,056(279,788)85,041–(23,152)(205,843)1,278,8591001,073,116–1,073,116

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 30 June 2026

Attributable to owners of the Company

Year ended

30 June 2025

Foreign currency translation reserve $’000 Fair value revaluation reserve $’000 Employee equity settled payments reserve $’000Treasury shares reserve $’000Hedging reserve $’000 Total reserves $’000 Retained earnings $’000 Share capital $’000 To t a l $’000 Non-controlling interests $’000 Total equity $’000

Balance

1 July 2024(5,841)(279,027)6 7, 2 9 2(8,706)1,882(224,400)1,490,7761001,266,476(9,703)1,256,773

Profit after tax

for the period ––––––202,889–202,889(10,798)192,091

Foreign currency

translation

differences –

foreign operations (3,317)––––(3,317)––(3,317)–(3,317)

Changes in cash

flow hedges taken

to equity ––––4,1134,113––4,113(215)3,898

Cash flow hedges

reclassified to profit

or loss––––(3,217)(3,217)––(3,217)485(2,732)

Listed and unlisted

investment – fair

value movement –30,643–––30,643––30,643–30,643

Income tax112–––(23)89––89–89

To t a l

comprehensive

income for the

period (3,205)30,643––87328,311202,889–231,200(10,528)220,672

Transactions with

owners in their

capacity as owners:

Dividends paid––––––(61,542)–(61,542)–(61,542)

Employee

withholding tax

payments––(430)––(430)––(430)–(430)

Treasury shares

transferred ––(5,323)5,323–––––––

Share-based

payments ––13,545––13,545––13,545–13,545

Income tax––1,722––1,722––1,722–1,722

Total transactions

with owners ––9,5145,323–14,837(61,542)–(4 6,705)–(4 6,705)

Balance

30 June 2025(9,046)(248,384)76,806(3,383)2,755(181,252)1,632,1231001,450,971(20,231)1,430,740

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Financial

statements

Consolidated statement of financial position
as at 30 June 2026

Note

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and term deposits D3784,4721,100,171

Trade and other receivables C1172,22692,246

PrepaymentsC289,909108,522

InventoriesC3290,570139,113

Other financial assetsC813,21810,949

Total current assets1,350,3951,451,001

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment C5238,543216,844

Right-of-use assetsD521,80020,226

Investment propertyC639,05034,182

Intangible assetsC7224,240110,919

Other financial assetsC854,21681,958

Deferred tax assetsB632,86226,981

Total non-current assets610,7 11491,110

Total assets1,961,1061,942,111

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payablesC4483,847353,537

Dividend payableD8300,000–

Lease liabilitiesD55,8345,369

Loans and borrowingsD6–39,000

Income tax payable24,7 1543,992

Other financial liabilitiesC925,4338,182

Total current liabilities839,829450,080

Non-current liabilities

Trade and other payablesC4821662

Lease liabilitiesD518,47917,603

Loans and borrowingsD6–38,764

Other financial liabilitiesC928,8614,262

Total non-current liabilities48,16161,291

Total liabilities887,990511,371

Net assets1,073,1161,430,740

Equity

Share capital D7100100

Retained earnings 1,278,8591,632,123

Reserves D9(205,843)(181,252)

Total equity attributable to owners of the Company1,073,1161,450,971

Non-controlling interests–(20,231)

To t a l e q u i t y1,073,1161,430,740

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Consolidated statement of cash flows
for the year ended 30 June 2026

Note

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers1,907,6261,889,810

Payments to suppliers and employees(1,715,121)(1,630,547)

Interest received33,94545,934

Interest paid(2,001)(2,692)

Ta x e s p a i d(91,305)(101,028)

Net cash inflow from operating activities D4133,144201,477

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for property, plant and equipmentC5(73,477)(3,661)

Payments for investment propertyC6(2,133)(5,510)

Payments for intangible assetsC7(10,829)(310)

Investment in listed and unlisted shares–(32,802)

Acquisition of subsidiary net of cash acquiredE2(274,986)–

Disposal of subsidiary net of cash disposedE3110,269–

Payments for term deposits(435,000)(750,000)

Receipts from term deposits835,000700,000

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities148,844(92,283)

Cash flows from financing activities

Payments of lease principalD5(5,659)(5,733)

Dividends paidD8(166,848)(61,542)

Net (repayments of)/proceeds from borrowings(39,000)39,000

Net cash outflow from financing activities(211,507)(28,275)

Net increase in cash and short-term deposits70,48180,919

Cash and short-term deposits at the beginning of the year600,171518,943

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash13,820309

Cash and short-term deposits at the end of the yearD3684,472600,171

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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statements

Notes to the financial statements
Contents

Page

ABasis of preparation95

BGroup performance97

B1Operating segments97

B2Revenue100

B3Expenses101

B4Finance costs102

B5Earnings per share (EPS)102

B6Income taxes103

COperating assets and liabilities107

C1Trade and other receivables107

C2Prepayments107

C3Inventories107

C4Trade and other payables108

C5Property, plant and equipment109

C6Investment property111

C7Intangible assets113

C8Other financial assets116

C9Other financial liabilities117

DFinancial risk and capital management118

D1Financial risk management118

D2Capital management126

D3Cash and term deposits126

D4Cash flow information127

D5Leases128

D6Loans and borrowings131

D7Share capital131

D8Dividends132

D9Nature and purpose of reserves133

D10Capital expenditure commitments134

D11Contingent liabilities134

EGroup structure135

E1Consolidated entities135

E2Acquisition of subsidiary136

E3Disposal of subsidiary and discontinued operation138

E4Deed of cross guarantee140

FOther disclosures142

F1Related party transactions142

F2Share-based payments143

F3Auditor’s remuneration146

F4Subsequent events146

94The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

A. Basis of preparation
The a2 Milk Company Limited (the Company) is a for-profit

entity incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand. The

consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year

ended 30 June 2026 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries

(together referred to as the Group).

The Company is registered in New Zealand under the

Companies Act 1993, and is an FMC reporting entity under

the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. The Company is

also registered as a foreign company in Australia under the

Corporations Act 2001 (Cth, Australia). The shares of The

a2 Milk Company Limited are publicly traded on New Zealand’s

Exchange (NZX), the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and

Cboe Australia (CXA). The Group’s reporting currency is the

New Zealand dollar.

The principal activity of the Company is the sale of branded

products in targeted markets made with milk naturally

containing only A2-type protein and no A1 protein.

The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue

by the directors on 16 August 2026.

The consolidated financial statements:

•

Have b

een prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted

Accounting Practice in New Zealand;

•

Com

ply with the New Zealand Equivalents to International

Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS);

•

Com

ply with International Financial Reporting Standards

(IFRS) adopted by the International Accounting Standards

Board (IASB);

•

Are p

resented in New Zealand dollars, which is the

Company’s functional currency, with all values rounded off to

the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated; and

•

Have b

een prepared in accordance with the historical cost

convention and, except for listed and unlisted investments

and foreign currency forward contracts, do not take into

account changing money values or fair values of assets.

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform

with the current period’s presentation.

Material accounting policies have been:

•

Incl

uded in the relevant note to which each policy relates,

other than the accounting policy for foreign currency, set out

below; and

•

Con

sistently applied to all periods presented in these

consolidated financial statements.

Accounting policy: Foreign currency

Transactions

Foreign currency transactions are initially translated to the

respective functional currencies of Group companies at the rate

of exchange at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets

and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated

to the functional currency at the exchange rate ruling at the

reporting date. Foreign exchange differences are generally

recognised in profit or loss in the consolidated statement of

comprehensive income.

Foreign operations translation to reporting currency

The assets and liabilities including goodwill and fair value

adjustments arising on consolidation of foreign operations are

translated into New Zealand currency at rates of exchange

current at the reporting date, while revenues and expenses

are translated at approximately the exchange rates ruling at

the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on

translation are recognised in other comprehensive income

and accumulated within equity in the foreign currency

translation reserve.

Basis of preparation

for the year ended 30 June 2026

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Financial

statements

Judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with NZ

IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and

assumptions including climate related risks and opportunities.

• This may affect the application of policies and reported

amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.

Actual results may differ from these estimates.

• Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on

an ongoing basis.

• Rev

isions to accounting estimates are recognised in the

period in which the estimate is revised and in any future

periods affected.

•

Info

rmation about significant areas of estimation,

uncertainty and critical judgements in applying accounting

policies that have the most significant effect on the amount

recognised in the financial statements are described in the

following notes:

–Not

e B6: Income taxes – Recoverability and recognition

of deferred tax assets and liabilities

–Not

e B6: Income taxes – Application of base erosion and

profit shifting (BEPS) Pillar Two Model Rules

–Not

e C3: Inventories – Estimation of net realisable value

–Not

e C5: Property, plant and equipment – Recoverability

and determination of useful lives

–Note C6: Investment property – Recoverability and

determination of useful lives

–Note C7: Intangible assets – Impairment review of

goodwill and intangible assets

–Not

e C7: Intangible assets – Allocation of goodwill

–Not

e C7: Intangible assets – Recognition, recoverability

and determination of useful lives of capitalised product

development costs

–Not

e C8 and C9: Other financial assets and liabilities

– Fair value measurement of foreign currency forward

contracts

–Not

e D5: Leases – Determination of lease term

–Note E2: Acquisition of subsidiary – Fair value

measurement of identifiable assets and liabilities

•

The G

roup considers the impact of climate change when

making judgements, estimates and assumptions. This

includes a wide range of possible impacts on the Group due

to both physical and transitional risks and how these may

affect the Group.

Changes in material accounting policies

The Group has applied all new and revised Standards and

Interpretations issued by the New Zealand External Reporting

Board (XRB) that are relevant to the Group’s operations and

effective for the current accounting period. Their application

has not had any material impact on the Group’s assets, profits

or earnings per share for the year ended 30 June 2026.

New standards and interpretations not

yet adopted

In May 2024, the XRB issued NZ IFRS 18, which replaces

NZ IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. It requires

disclosure of newly defined management-defined performance

measures, subtotals of income and expenses, and includes new

requirements for aggregation and disaggregation of financial

information.

In addition, there are consequential amendments to several

other standards.

NZ IFRS 18, and the amendments to the other standards,

is mandatorily effective for annual reporting periods beginning

on or after 1 January 2027.

The Group is currently working to identify all impacts the

amendments will have on the financial statements.

There are no other new standards and interpretations that are

issued, but not yet mandatorily effective as at 30 June 2026,

that are expected to have a material impact on the Group in

current or future reporting periods.

Basis of preparation

for the year ended 30 June 2026

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Group performance
for the year ended 30 June 2026

B. Group performance

This section explains the results and performance of the Group

for the year, including segment information, earnings per share

and taxation.

The Group’s key performance measures are segment revenue

and segment results before interest, tax, depreciation and

amortisation (Segment EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure).

Further information and analysis of performance can be found

in the CEO’s year in review report, which forms part of the

Annual Report.

B1. Operating segments

Operating segments are identified on the basis of internal

reports about components of the Group that are regularly

reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to

allocate resources to the segment and assess its performance.

For management purposes, the Group is organised into

business units based on geographical location, and in the

current financial year has three reportable operating segments

as follows:

•

The China and Other Asia segment receives external revenue

from the sale of infant milk formula, other nutritional

products (including all a2 Pōkeno (Refer to Note E2) external

sales) and liquid milk sales to China.

•The Australia and New Zealand segment receives external

revenue from the sale of infant milk formula, milk and other

nutritional products along with rent, royalty and licence

fee income.

•

The U

SA segment receives external revenue from the sale

of milk, infant milk formula and licence fee income.

The Mataura Valley Milk segment, which was reported

as a segment in the prior year, has been reported as a

discontinued operation. Refer to Note E3 for details of the

discontinued operation.

Management monitors the operating results of its business

units separately for the purpose of making decisions about

resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment

performance is assessed on segment EBITDA and is measured

in conformity with the accounting policies adopted for preparing

and presenting the financial statements of the Group.

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statements

B1. Operating segments (continued)
2026

China and

Other Asia

$’000

Australia and

New Zealand

$’000

USA

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Consolidated sales1,4 47, 3 9 8346,166178,6711,972,235

Other revenue1992,0763732,648

Reportable segment revenue from continuing operations1,4 47, 5 9 7348,242179,0441,974,883

Reportable segment results (Segment EBITDA)

from continuing operations307,34560,674(3,386)364,633

Corporate EBITDA(80,231)

Group EBITDA from continuing operations284,402

Other items from continuing operations

Interest income 29,968

Interest expense(905)

Depreciation and amortisation(16,895)

Income tax expense(89,077)

Consolidated profit after tax from continuing operations2 0 7,49 3

Loss after tax from discontinued operation(96,375)

Consolidated profit after tax111,118

2025

China and

Other Asia

$’000

Australia and

New Zealand

$’000

USA

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Consolidated sales1,301,959314,458138,9101,755,327

Other revenue –1,5563571,913

Reportable segment revenue from continuing operations1,301,959316,014139,2671,757, 24 0

Reportable segment results (Segment EBITDA)

from continuing operations332,41757,4 8 4(9,306)380,595

Corporate EBITDA(88,883)

Group EBITDA from continuing operations291,7 12

Other items from continuing operations

Interest income 45,348

Interest expense(850)

Depreciation and amortisation(11,729)

Income tax expense(104,168)

Consolidated profit after tax from continuing operations220,313

Loss after tax from discontinued operation(28,222)

Consolidated profit after tax192,091

Group performance

for the year ended 30 June 2026

98The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

B1. Operating segments (continued)
Other segment information – continuing operations

2026

China and

Other Asia

$’000

Australia

and New

Zealand

$’000

USA

$’000

Corporate

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Additions to non-current assets

1

79,7044,9844814,67499,410

Depreciation and amortisation7,7 165,1365633,48016,895

2025

Additions to non-current assets

1

2696,321863,55410,230

Depreciation and amortisation2,6194,8595053,74611,729

Geographical information

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Revenue from external customers based on the location of the customer

2

China1,381,8041, 2 7 7,0 49

Australia337,737305,880

USA179,044139,267

Other76,29835,044

1,974,8831,757, 24 0

Non-current assets based on the geographical location of assets

1

New Zealand

3

243,046221,721

Australia60,83454,044

China13,0412,642

USA1,0621,485

3 17, 9 8 3279,892

1. Non-current assets exclude goodwill, financial instruments and deferred tax assets.

2. Revenue from continuing operations.

3. 202

5 includes non-current assets of the Mataura Valley Milk segment.

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B2. Revenue
Disaggregation of revenue

In the following table, revenue from continuing operations is disaggregated by geographical location (reportable segments) and

major product types.

2026

China and

Other Asia

$’000

Australia and

New Zealand

$’000

USA

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Infant milk formula:

China label544,250––544,250

Engl

ish and other labels

1

714,57473,7381,664789,976

Liquid milk

2

–244,93917 7,0 0 7421,946

Other nutritionals

3

188,5742 7,4 8 9–216,063

Other revenue1992,0763732,648

1,4 47, 5 9 7348,242179,0441,974,883

2025

China and

Other Asia

$’000

Australia and

New Zealand

$’000

USA

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Infant milk formula:

China label632,521––632,521

English and other labels

1

559,15080,6451,582641,377

Liquid milk

2

–208,986137,328346,314

Other nutritionals

3

110,28824,827–135,115

Other revenue–1,5563571,913

1,301,959316,014139,2671,757, 24 0

1. Revenue is allocated based on management responsibility and usually reflects the geographical location of the Group’s wholesale customers. It is

understood that the majority of the infant milk formula sales to customers in the Australia and New Zealand segment are ultimately consumed in China.

2. Excludes liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China and Other Asia markets.

3. Comprises powdered milk products (plain and fortified), a2 Pōkeno external ingredient sales, and liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China

and Other Asia markets.

Group performance

for the year ended 30 June 2026

100The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

B2. Revenue (continued)
Recognition and measurement

Sales of products

The Group sells branded milk products made with milk from cows that are specially selected to produce milk that naturally contains

only A2-type protein and no A1 protein, to wholesale and retail customers; and manufactures nutritional and ingredients products

for sale to wholesale customers.

A sale is recognised when control of the product has transferred, being when the product is delivered to the customer and there is

no unfulfilled obligation that could affect the customer’s acceptance of the product. Delivery occurs when the product has been

shipped to the location specified by the customer and the customer accepts the product.

Revenue from sales is recognised based on arrangements as agreed with the customer. These arrangements are applied on an

order by order basis and do not commit the customers to purchase a specified quantity or type of product; nor do they commit

the Group to deliver a specified quantity or type of product. The arrangements set out the terms and conditions that apply to the

parties each time an order is placed by a customer and accepted by the Group, creating a sale contract for that order. The terms

and conditions cover, as appropriate to the customer, pricing, settlement of liabilities, return policies and any other negotiated

performance obligations.

Revenue is recognised after offsetting items of variable consideration such as rebates agreed with customers.

Settlement terms range from cash-on-delivery or prepaid terms to various credit terms generally not exceeding 60 days from

end of month. These terms reflect assessment of customer credit risk and industry practice.

Customer contract liabilities refer to payments in advance received from customers, with subsequent delivery to customers,

and recognition of revenue, generally occurring within a week of receipt of the payment. Refer to Note C4 for details of customer

contract liability balances.

For credit customers a receivable is recognised when the products are delivered, being the point in time that the consideration

is unconditional because only the passage of time is required before payment is due.

Interest revenue

Interest revenue is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal and the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate

that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying

amount.

B3. Expenses

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Profit before income tax from continuing operations includes the following significant items:

Salary and wage costs12 7, 3 8 7105,759

Equity settled share-based payments (refer to Note F2)11,29413,545

Depreciation and amortisation16,89511,729

Net foreign exchange losses20,6292,554

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B4. Finance costs
2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Interest expense – lease liabilities835797

Interest expense7053

Finance costs9048

995898

B5. Earnings per share (EPS)

20262025

Profit after tax from continuing operations attributable to members of the Company ($’000)2 0 7,49 3220,313

Loss after tax from discontinued operation attributable to members of the Company ($’000)(93,909)(17,424)

Profit attributable to members of the Company used in calculating basic and diluted EPS ($’000)113,584202,889

Weighted average number of ordinary shares (’000) for basic EPS725,206723,840

Effect of dilution due to performance rights (’000)4,5804,151

Weighted average number of ordinary shares (’000) for diluted EPS729,786727,991

Earnings per share – continuing operations

Basic EPS (cents)28.6130.44

Diluted EPS (cents)28.4330.26

Earnings per share (including discontinued operations)

Basic EPS (cents)15.6628.03

Diluted EPS (cents)15.562 7. 8 7

Recognition and measurement

Basic EPS is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the Company, adjusted to exclude any costs of servicing equity

(other than dividends), divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year.

Diluted EPS adjusts basic EPS for the dilutive effect of employee share rights that may be converted into ordinary shares in

the Company.

Group performance

for the year ended 30 June 2026

102The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

B6. Income taxes
2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Income tax recognised in profit or loss

Current:

Current year94,7 12106,928

Adjustment for prior years (11,878)(11,719)

Deferred:

Temp

orary differences (4,398)(2,905)

Adj

ustment for prior years 10,64111,864

Total tax expense89,077104,168

The prima facie income tax on pre-tax accounting profit from operations reconciles to:

Accounting profit before income tax296,570324,481

Income tax expense calculated at 28% (2025: 28%)83,03990,855

Difference in income tax rates:

Australia 30% (2025: 30%), USA 23% (2025: 25%), and China 25% (2025: 25%)

2,0823,520

Non-deductible expenses and non-assessable income(9,039)5,792

Prior period adjustment to tax expense(1,237)144

Utilisation of tax losses(2,323)–

Unutilised foreign tax credits7,6073,815

Deferred tax asset not recognised8,94842

Total tax expense89,077104,168

Income tax recognised directly in equity

Current tax––

Deferred tax(787)(1,722)

Tax expense in equity(787)(1,722)

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statements

B6. Income taxes (continued)
Deferred tax balances

2026

Opening

balance

$’000

Acquired in

a business

combination

$’000

Charge to

comprehensive

income

$’000

Charge to

equity

$’000

Closing

balance

$’000

Gross deferred tax assets

Patents65–156–221

Provisions and accrued expenses21,8361,648(3,341)–20,143

Tax losses–4,9474,860–9,807

Property, plant and equipment725(12,096)(3,055)–(14,426)

Employee share scheme5,975–(1,199)7875,563

Hedging instruments(646)–9,650–9,004

Other(974)5,501(1,977)–2,550

Net deferred tax 26,981–5,09478732,862

Charge to profit or loss(6,243)

Charge to other comprehensive income11,337

5,094

2025

Opening

balance

$’000

Charge to

comprehensive

income

$’000

Charge to

equity

$’000

Closing

balance

$’000

Gross deferred tax assets

Patents69(4)–65

Provisions and accrued expenses30,127(8,291)–21,836

Tax losses46(4 6)––

Property, plant and equipment1,226(501)–725

Employee share scheme4,283(30)1,7225,975

Hedging instruments(623)(23)–(646)

Other(999)25–(974)

Net deferred tax 34,129(8,870)1,72226,981

Charge to profit or loss(8,959)

Charge to other comprehensive income89

(8,870)

Group performance

for the year ended 30 June 2026

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B6. Income taxes (continued)
Tax losses

The Group companies have the following estimated gross tax losses not recognised at balance date:

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

USA98,87598,390

China2,002–

New Zealand209,249249,852

310,126348,242

Imputation and franking credits

The Company is a New Zealand company which has elected to maintain an Australian franking credit account. The imputation credit

and franking credit balances represent the sum of the imputation credit and franking credit account balances of all Group companies

stated on an accrual basis. The ability to use the imputation and franking credits is dependent upon the ability of Group companies

to declare dividends. The franking credit account balance is stated in AUD.

Imputation and franking credits available within the Group, and ultimately available to the shareholders of the Company as at

year end:

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Imputation credits826,240

Franking credits (stated in Australian dollars)614,212598,965

Recognition and measurement

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current and deferred tax are recognised as an expense or income in profit or loss, except when they relate to items credited or

debited in other comprehensive income or equity, in which case that tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or equity

respectively; or where they arise from the initial accounting for a business combination.

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates

that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of

previous years.

Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and

the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability

method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences, and deferred tax assets are generally

recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available in the future

against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is

settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet

date. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in

which the Group expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax

liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax

assets and liabilities on a net basis.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date for recoverability. Likewise, unrecognised tax assets

(not recognised on the balance sheet) are re-assessed at each reporting date, and recognised, to the extent that future taxable

profits are deemed likely to allow the asset to be recovered.

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B6. Income taxes (continued)
Key estimates and judgements

Recoverability of deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the

extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used.

Judgement is required when deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. Deferred tax assets may be reduced to

the extent that it is no longer probable that future taxable profits will be available.

Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits depend on management’s estimates of future cash flows. Changes

in expectations for the future performance of the business may impact the amount of deferred tax assets recoverable and

recognised on the consolidated statement of financial position and the amount of other tax losses and temporary differences

not yet recognised.

BEPS Pillar Two model rules

The Group is within the scope of the OECD Pillar Two Model Rules. Certain jurisdictions in which the Group operates,

including New Zealand, Australia and Canada, have enacted legislation implementing the Pillar Two Model Rules, including

qualified domestic minimum top-up taxes, which apply to the Group for the year ended 30 June 2026.

The Pillar Two Model Rules introduce a minimum effective tax rate of 15% on a jurisdictional basis. The Group undertook a

transitional country-by-country reporting safe harbour assessment based on the financial information for the year ended

30 June 2025 and did not have any exposure to Pillar Two top-up taxes for that year. The Group has performed an indicative

assessment for the year ended 30 June 2026 and similarly deemed that no top-up taxes are expected on the basis that there

are no material changes in the legal structure or operating model arrangements impacting the Pillar Two outcomes from the

previous financial reporting period.

The Group has applied the mandatory temporary exception under NZ IAS 12 Income Taxes from recognising and disclosing

deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes. Accordingly, no deferred tax amounts have been

recognised or disclosed in respect of Pillar Two income taxes.

As no material Pillar Two top-up taxes have been identified for the year ended 30 June 2026, no current tax expense relating

to Pillar Two income taxes has been recognised in these financial statements. Any future Pillar Two top-up taxes will be

recognised as current tax expense in the period in which they arise.

Group performance

for the year ended 30 June 2026

106The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

Operating assets and liabilities
for the year ended 30 June 2026

C. Operating assets and liabilities

This section provides details of the Group’s operating assets, and liabilities incurred as a result of trading activities, used to generate

the Group’s performance.

C1. Trade and other receivables

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Trade receivables from contracts with customers58,78961,787

Class action insurance proceeds receivable (refer to Note C4)75,646–

Goods and services tax13,79318,153

Other receivables23,99812,306

172,22692,246

The Group’s exposure to credit risks and impairment losses related to trade and other receivables are disclosed in Note D1: Financial

risk management.

Recognition and measurement

Trade receivables from contracts with customers are recognised initially at their transaction price. Other receivables are recognised

initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method,

less any lifetime expected credit losses.

The class action insurance proceeds receivable has been recognised as a current asset given it has become virtually certain, at the

balance date, that the inflow of economic benefits will arise. Consequently, the full amount was received on 4 August 2026.

C2. Prepayments

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Prepayments89,909108,522

Prepayments predominantly relate to deposits made to inventory suppliers with respect to open purchase orders, which is

customary practice in infant milk formula manufacturing.

C3. Inventories

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Raw materials 129,04136,304

Finished goods 161,529102,809

Total inventories at the lower of cost and net realisable value290,570139,113

Raw materials include inventories at various stages of production.

At year end, $6,100,000 (2025: $7,566,000) was recognised as an expense in cost of sales for inventories written down or written off.

The inventory balance at 30 June 2026 includes $94,393,000 of inventory held by the acquired entity a2 Pōkeno (refer Note E2 for

details on the acquisition), while $50,939,000 of inventory was disposed as part of the Mataura Valley Milk Limited divestment.

Recognition and measurement

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculated using standard costing or weighted average

methods. Standard costs are regularly reviewed and, if necessary, revised to reflect actual costs.

Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and

the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

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Key estimates and judgements

Estimation of net realisable value

Estimation of net realisable value includes assessment of expected future turnover of inventory held for sale and the

expected future selling price of such inventory. Changes in trading, inventory condition and economic conditions may impact

these estimations in future periods.

C4. Trade and other payables

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Current

Tr a d e p ay a b l e s100,78975,967

Rebates and promotional allowances9 7, 3 18112,429

Accrued charges174,691130,809

Class action settlement payable75,646–

Employee entitlements34,40831,598

Customer contract liabilities9952,734

483,847353,537

Non-current

Employee entitlements821662

Class action settlement payable

The Company is the defendant in a group proceeding in the Supreme Court of Victoria (the Australian Proceedings), which are

jointly conducted by Slater & Gordon Lawyers and Shine Lawyers. The Australian Proceedings, now consolidated, were commenced

in October and November 2021 respectively. The Australian Proceedings relate to the period from 19 August 2020 to 9 May 2021

inclusive (Relevant Period) and makes allegations that the Company engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and breached

its disclosure obligations by failing to disclose certain information to the market. The claim is said to be brought on behalf of

shareholders who acquired an interest in fully paid ordinary shares in the Company: (1) during the Relevant Period; or (2) prior to

19 August 2020 and retained those shares until a date after 28 September 2020.

The claim makes allegations under both Australian and New Zealand law. On 28 November 2022, the Supreme Court of Victoria

ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear and determine the claims brought under New Zealand law.

On 7 April 2026, the Company announced that it reached an in-principle agreement to settle the Australian Proceedings, for AUD

62,000,000 (NZD 75,646,000) inclusive of interest and costs and with no admission of liability. The full settlement amount will

be met by available insurance proceeds. The in-principle settlement is subject to approval by the Supreme Court of Victoria.

A settlement approval hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday 24 November 2026.

Given an in-principle settlement has been reached but not yet paid, the settlement cost has been recognised as a current liability,

and the corresponding insurance proceeds receivable has been recognised as a current asset.

Recognition and measurement

Trade payables are initially recognised at fair value, and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate

method. They represent liabilities recognised when the Group becomes obligated to make future payments resulting from the

purchase of goods and services. The amounts are unsecured.

Variable consideration such as rebates are offset against the related revenue recognised.

Accrued charges represent amounts payable for supplies and services received but not invoiced at the reporting date.

Customer contract liabilities are payments received in advance from customers. The amount of $2,734,000 recognised in customer

contract liabilities at 30 June 2025 was recognised as revenue in the year ended 30 June 2026. Remaining performance obligations

at 30 June 2026 have an original expected duration of one year or less.

Operating assets and liabilities

for the year ended 30 June 2026

108The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

C4. Trade and other payables (continued)
Recognition and measurement (continued)

Employee entitlements

Provision is made for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, bonuses, annual leave, and long service leave

when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.

Provisions made in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months are measured at their nominal values using

the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

Provisions made in respect of employee benefits which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are measured as the

present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Group in respect of services provided by employees up to the

reporting date.

C5. Property, plant and equipment

2026

Land

$’000

Buildings

$’000

Office &

computer

$’000

Furniture &

fittings

$’000

Leasehold

improvements

$’000

Plant &

equipment

& work in

progress

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Carrying amount 1 July 20258,76345,8773,0207211,085157,378216,844

Acquisition of subsidiary32,37360,373128209–58,423151,506

Disposal of subsidiary(8,763)(45,675)(1,681)––(138,987)(195,106)

Additions15,0055971,09417493255,67573,477

Depreciation–(1,652)(889)(187)(385)(6,942)(10,055)

Net foreign currency

exchange differences

––114281801,5551,877

Carrying amount 30 June 202647, 3 7859,5201,7869451,81212 7,10 2238,543

Cost47, 3 7868,1327, 5 6 32,4978,388191,878325,836

Accumulated depreciation–(8,612)(5,777)(1,552)(6,576)(64,776)(8 7, 2 9 3)

Carrying amount 30 June 202647, 3 7859,5201,7869451,81212 7,10 2238,543

2025

Land

$’000

Buildings

$’000

Office &

computer

$’000

Furniture &

fittings

$’000

Leasehold

improvements

$’000

Plant &

equipment

& work in

progress

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Carrying amount 1 July 20248,76346,3561,9737091,253172,379231,433

Additions–101,1692111202,1513,661

Transfers –1,397780––(2,177)–

Depreciation–(1,886)(895)(202)(287)(14,830)(18,100)

Net foreign currency

exchange differences

––(7)3(1)(145)(150)

Carrying amount 30 June 20258,76345,8773,0207211,085157,378216,844

Cost8,76352,8377, 9 0 82,0867, 2 76215,212294,082

Accumulated depreciation–(6,960)(4,888)(1,365)(6,191)(57, 8 3 4)(77,238)

Carrying amount 30 June 20258,76345,8773,0207211,085157,378216,844

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C5. Property, plant and equipment (continued)
Recognition and measurement

All items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Cost includes

expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the item.

Work in progress expenditure is capitalised only when the Group can demonstrate the potential for the asset to generate

future economic benefits on completion; and the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the asset during its

development. Depreciation commences when the asset is available for use.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis so as to write off the net cost of the asset over its expected useful life to its

estimated residual value. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation methods are reviewed at each year end, with

the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis. Land is not depreciated. The following estimated useful

lives are used in the calculation of depreciation:

Buildings

20-50 years

Office and computer equipment 2-20 years

Furniture and fittings

5-20 ye

ars

Leasehold improvements

2-10 years

Plant and equipment 2-3

0 years

The carrying value of an item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised either upon disposal or when no future economic

benefits are expected from the asset. Any gain or loss arising from the derecognition (representing the difference between the net

disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised.

Key estimates and judgements

Recoverability and determination of useful lives

If indicators of impairment are present, property, plant and equipment will be subject to impairment testing, which involves

estimates and judgements made with respect to assessing the recoverability of the carrying amount of property, plant and

equipment. Judgement is also involved in determining the useful lives of property, plant and equipment which are reviewed

and adjusted, where required, annually.

Operating assets and liabilities

for the year ended 30 June 2026

110The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

C6. Investment property
The Kyvalley Dairy Group (Kyvalley) is the Group’s long-term fresh milk supplier in Victoria. Kyvalley continues to operate the facility

under a long-term operating lease and a long-term supply agreement. Under the agreement, the Group completed the expansion and

upgrade of the facility during the year. The investment was supported by increased rental income.

The purchase and upgrade of the Kyabram site is a strategic investment to ensure quality of products and processing capacity.

The related long-term product supply agreement entered into alongside the investment provides ongoing supply from Kyvalley’s

contracted A1 protein free milk pool.

2026

Land

$’000

Buildings

$’000

Plant &

equipment

$’000

Work in

progress

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Carrying amount 1 July 202547915,3815,79612,52634,182

Additions –––2,1332,133

Transfers–5,1789,615(14,793)–

Disposals–(15)(18)–(33)

Depreciation–(710)(1,080)–(1,790)

Net foreign currency exchange differences632,3261,3638064,558

Carrying amount 30 June 202654222,16015,67667239,050

Cost54224,89222,37567248,481

Accumulated depreciation–(2,732)(6,699)–(9,431)

Carrying amount 30 June 202654222,16015,67667239,050

2025

Land

$’000

Buildings

$’000

Plant &

equipment

$’000

Work in

progress

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Carrying amount 1 July 20244854,0146,85819,48830,845

Additions –––5,5105,510

Transfers–12,144–(12,14 4)–

Depreciation–(730)(989)–(1,719)

Net foreign currency exchange differences(6)(47)(73)(328)(45 4)

Carrying amount 30 June 202547915,3815,79612,52634,182

Cost47917,4 0 311,41512,52641,823

Accumulated depreciation–(2,022)(5,619)–( 7,6 41)

Carrying amount 30 June 202547915,3815,79612,52634,182

Profit arising from investment property

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Rental income2,0931,203

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C6. Investment property (continued)
Future minimum rentals receivable under operating lease

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Not longer than 1 year2,9792,117

Longer than 1 year and not longer than 5 years12,68110,977

Longer than 5 years13,99815,338

Total undiscounted lease payments to be received29,65828,432

Measurement of fair value

The investment property was purchased in September 2020. The Group has not engaged an independent valuer for the current

period. At reporting date, the Directors have determined a fair value of $45,100,000 based on a capitalisation of rent valuation

approach, adopting a capitalisation rate of 7% (2025: $37,500,000, adopting a capitalisation rate of 7%). Directors consider that this

calculation represents a reasonable approximation of fair value as at 30 June 2026.

Recognition and measurement

Investment property

Investment property is held primarily to earn rental income and for capital appreciation. It is measured initially at cost, including

transaction costs such as transfer taxes and professional fees for legal services. Subsequent to initial recognition, the Group elected

to measure investment property using the cost model (carried at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment).

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis so as to write off the net cost of the asset over its expected useful life to its

estimated residual value. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation methods are reviewed at each year end,

with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis. Land is not depreciated. The following estimated

useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation:

Buildings

4–40 years

Plant and equipment 3–25 years

The carrying value of an item of investment property is derecognised either upon disposal or when no future economic benefits

are expected from the asset. Any gain or loss arising from the derecognition (representing the difference between the net disposal

proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised.

Work in progress expenditure is capitalised only when the Group can demonstrate the potential for the asset to generate

future economic benefits on completion; and the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the asset during its

development. Depreciation commences when the asset is available for use.

Rental income

Rental income arising from operating leases on investment property is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term,

and is included in other revenue in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Key estimates and judgements

Recoverability and determination of useful lives

If indicators of impairment are present, investment property will be subject to impairment testing, which involves estimates

and judgements made with respect to assessing the recoverability of the carrying amount of investment property. Judgement

is also involved in determining the useful lives of investment property which are reviewed and adjusted, where required,

annually.

Operating assets and liabilities

for the year ended 30 June 2026

112The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

C7. Intangible assets
2026

Patents &

Trade marks

$’000

Product

development

costs & Other

$’000

Goodwill

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Carrying amount 1 July 20254,7743,866102,279110,919

Acquisition of subsidiary–214102,298102,512

Disposal of subsidiary–(211)–(211)

Additions–10,829–10,829

Amortisation(66)(846)–(912)

Net foreign currency exchange differences–301,0731,103

Carrying amount 30 June 20264,70813,882205,650224,240

Cost5,59019,768205,650231,008

Accumulated amortisation and impairment(882)(5,886)–(6,768)

Carrying amount 30 June 20264,70813,882205,650224,240

2025

Patents &

Trade marks

$’000

Product

development

costs & Other

$’000

Goodwill

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Carrying amount 1 July 20244,845 3,865 102,383111,093

Additions–310–310

Amortisation(71)(313)–(384)

Net foreign currency exchange differences–4(104)(100)

Carrying amount 30 June 20254,7743,866102,279110,919

Cost5,5908,906102,279116,775

Accumulated amortisation and impairment(816)(5,040)–(5,856)

Carrying amount 30 June 20254,774 3,866 102,279110,919

Trade marks are allocated to the following cash-generating units (CGUs) for the purpose of impairment testing: Australia and

New Zealand $318,000 (2025: $318,000); China and Other Asia $3,503,000 (2025: $3,503,000); USA $174,000 (2025: $174,000).

During the year the total value of research and development costs expensed was $4,186,000 (2025: $5,760,000).

Recognition and measurement

The costs of intangible assets other than goodwill are capitalised where there is sufficient evidence to support the probability of the

expenditure generating future economic benefits for the Group. Other includes software.

Patents

Patents are considered to have a finite life and are amortised on a straight-line basis over the lifetime of the patent.

Trade marks

Trade marks are not subject to amortisation as they are considered to have an indefinite life and are tested for impairment annually

and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

Software

Software is amortised on a straight-line basis over 2 to 3 years. The costs of configuring or customising a supplier’s application

software in a Cloud Computing Software-as-a-Service agreement are expensed as incurred.

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C7. Intangible assets (continued)

Recognition and measurement (continued)

Product development costs

Product development costs are capitalised when these costs are expected to generate future economic benefits, the underlying

products are technically feasible with adequate resources to complete, there is an intention to complete and use or sell the products

and the costs can be measured reliably. Capitalised development costs are amortised over the expected life of the developed

product which commences at the point at which the asset is ready for use, generally over 3 to 10 years.

Goodwill

Goodwill is recognised on business acquisitions, representing the excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s interest in the

net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the business recognised at the date of acquisition.

Goodwill is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the date of acquisition, allocated to the

Group’s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.


Impairment testing for cash-generating units (CGUs) containing goodwill

Goodwill allocation

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the Group’s CGUs which represent the lowest level within the Group

at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes as follows:

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Australia and New Zealand51,62250,549

China154,02851,730

205,650102,279

Annual impairment testing as at 30 June 2026

The recoverable amount of CGUs containing goodwill and trade marks has been determined on a value in use basis using a

discounted cash flow approach, and projections based on financial budgets approved by the Board, and four-year forward looking

plans supplied by management.

As at 30 June 2026, the recoverable amount of the Group’s CGUs exceeds their carrying amounts. The directors believe that no

reasonably possible change in any of the key assumptions relating to current plans would cause the recoverable amount of these

CGUs to be less than their carrying values. Based on this assessment, no impairment write downs are considered necessary.

Key assumptions

Gross margins

Gross margins are based on budgeted margins for FY27, and estimates for future years, adjusted where appropriate to account

for expected future trading conditions. Consideration has been given to the growth profile of each CGU when forecasting future

margin returns.

Discount rates

Discount rates (post-tax): 8.7% (2025: 9.4%)

Discount rates represent the risks specific to each CGU, taking into consideration the time value of money and individual risks of the

underlying cash flows expected from the CGU being assessed. CGU specific risk is incorporated by applying individual beta factors.

The discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Group and its CGUs and is derived from its weighted

average cost of capital (WACC). The WACC considers both debt and equity. The cost of equity is derived from the expected return

on investment by the Group’s investors.

Revenue growth

Revenue projections have been constructed with reference to the FY27 budget and four-year forward-looking plans and adjusted

for recent performance trends across the regions (where necessary).

114The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

C7. Intangible assets (continued)
Key assumptions (continued)

Terminal growth rate

A terminal growth rate of 2.0% (2025: 2.0%) has been used for future cash flow growth beyond the forecast period.

The terminal value (being the total value of expected cash flows beyond the forecast period) is discounted to present values using

the discount rate specific to each CGU.

Sensitivity to change in assumptions

The calculation of value in use is most sensitive to the following assumptions:

• Gross margins

• Discount rates

• Revenue growth during the forecast period

•

Gro

wth rates used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the forecast period (terminal growth rate)

Recognition and measurement

Impairment testing of non-financial assets

Assets that have an indefinite useful life, such as goodwill and trade marks, are not amortised but are tested annually for impairment.

Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the

carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount

exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use.

For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable

cash flows (cash

-gen

erating units).

Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. They are allocated first

to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGU, and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in

the CGU on a pro-rata basis.

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. Non-financial assets other than goodwill that have been impaired are

reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying

amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment

loss had been recognised.

Key estimates and judgements

Goodwill and intangibles

Judgements are made with respect to identifying and valuing intangible assets on acquisitions of new businesses

and the allocation of goodwill to the cash-generating units.

The Group assesses whether goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives are impaired at least annually.

These calculations involve judgements to estimate the recoverable amount of the cash-generating units to which

the goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives are allocated.

Recognition, recoverability and determination of useful lives of capitalised product development costs

Judgement is required in determining whether product development expenditure meets the criteria for recognition as an

internally generated intangible asset under NZ IAS 38. This includes assessing whether products have progressed beyond the

research phase and whether the asset is expected to generate probable future economic benefits.

The Group also applies judgement in assessing the recoverability of capitalised development costs and determining the

useful lives over which they are amortised. These assessments involve estimates and assumptions regarding future economic

benefits, including expected sales volumes, product profitability, regulatory approvals, market demand and the expected

commercial life of the underlying products. Useful lives are reviewed annually and adjusted prospectively where expectations

differ from previous estimates.

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C8. Other financial assets
2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Current

Foreign currency forward contracts13,21810,949

Non-current

Foreign currency forward contracts8,9215,259

Listed investment at fair value43,06974,174

Unlisted investment at fair value2,2262,525

54,21681,958

Shareholding in Synlait Milk Limited

The listed investment is a 19.8% holding in shares in Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait). Synlait is a dairy processing company (listed on

NZX and the ASX) with which the Group has an ongoing Nutritional Powders Manufacturing and Supply Agreement. No dividends

were received from this investment during the year (2025: $nil).

A fair value loss of $31,105,000 (2025: $31,618,000 gain) was recognised in other comprehensive income for the year.

Movements in the period

Shares

’000

Cost

$’000

Share price

at report date

$

Market

value

$’000

Mark to

market

$’000

Balance 30 June 2025119,636321,5830.6274,174(247,4 0 9)

Balance 30 June 2026119,636321,5830.3643,069(278,514)

Fair value loss in period(31,105)

Shareholding in Centre for Climate Action Joint Venture (AgriZero

NZ

)

The unlisted investment relates to the Group’s investment in the Centre for Climate Action Joint Venture (trading as AgriZero

NZ

)

which is a public-private partnership between the New Zealand government and major agribusiness companies.

A fair value loss of $299,000 (2025: $975,000 loss) was recognised in other comprehensive income for the year.

Recognition and measurement

Listed and unlisted investments are long-term investments classified as financial assets measured at fair value through other

comprehensive income. The Group does not control or have significant influence over the investees.

Unrealised gains or losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised through other comprehensive income in the Fair Value

Revaluation Reserve within equity.

Foreign currency forward contracts are stated at fair value, calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts

with similar profiles, adjusted to reflect the credit risk of the various counterparties.

Operating assets and liabilities

for the year ended 30 June 2026

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C9. Other financial liabilities
2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Current

Foreign currency forward contracts25,4338,182

Non-current

Foreign currency forward contracts28,8614,262

Recognition and measurement

Foreign currency forward contracts are stated at fair value, calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts

with similar profiles, adjusted to reflect the credit risk of the various counterparties.

Key estimates and judgements

Fair value measurement of foreign currency forward contracts

The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is measured using valuation techniques. The inputs to these models

are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgement is required in

establishing fair values. Judgements include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility.

Changes in assumptions relating to these factors could affect the reported fair value of these financial instruments.

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D. Financial risk and capital management
This section outlines how the Group manages exposure to financial risk and capital structure, and provides details of its balance

sheet liquidity and access to financing facilities.

D1. Financial risk management

Financial risk management objectives

Exposure to credit risk, market risk (including currency risk, commodity price risk, interest rate risk, and equity price risk), and

liquidity risk arises in the normal course of the Group’s business.

The Group’s financial risk management processes and procedures seek to minimise the potential adverse impacts that may arise

from the unpredictability of financial markets.

The Group’s centralised treasury department (Group Treasury) provides treasury services to the business, co-ordinates access to

domestic and international financial markets, and monitors and manages liquidity. The Group’s corporate function monitors financial

risks relating to the operations of the Group through internal risk reports which analyse exposures by degree and magnitude of

these risks.

Policies and procedures are reviewed periodically to reflect both changes in market conditions and changes in the nature and volume

of Group activities.

The Group does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.

Specific risk management objectives and policies are set out below.

The Group uses various methods to measure different types of risk exposures. These methods include ageing analysis for credit risk,

and sensitivity analysis in the case of foreign exchange risks and equity price risk.

Credit risk management

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or the counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its

contractual obligations.

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Maximum exposures to credit risk at balance date:

Cash and term deposits (counterparty risk)784,4721,100,171

Trade receivables (customer credit risk)58,78961,787

Foreign currency forward contracts (counterparty risk)22,13916,208

Class action insurance proceeds receivable (counterparty risk) 75,646–

941,0461,178,166

Counterparty risk

At balance date, the Group’s bank accounts were held with banks with acceptable credit ratings determined by recognised credit

agencies, including National Australia Bank, ANZ Bank, Westpac Bank, ASB Bank, Bank of New Zealand, HSBC Bank, Bank of China

and JP Morgan Chase Bank.

Counterparties to derivative financial instruments are large banks with which the Group has existing banking relationships, with

acceptable credit ratings determined by recognised credit agencies.

Counterparties to the class action insurance proceeds receivable are the insurers responding under the relevant insurance policy,

reducing concentration risk. The participating insurers are established insurance providers and are assessed as having strong

financial capacity to meet their obligations. The full $75,646,000 balance was received on 4 August 2026.

The Group does not have any other concentrations of counterparty credit risk.

Financial risk and capital management

for the year ended 30 June 2026

118The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

D1. Financial risk management (continued)
Credit risk management (continued)

Customer credit risk

The Group’s exposure to customer credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. The majority

of sales on credit are to major retailers and other significant customers with established creditworthiness and minimum levels of

default. Other sales are made as cash on delivery.

New customers are analysed individually for creditworthiness, taking into account credit ratings where available, financial position,

previous trading experience and other factors.

In monitoring customer credit risk, customers are assessed individually by their debtor ageing profile. Monitoring of receivable

balances on an ongoing basis minimises the exposure to bad debts. Historically, bad debt write-offs have been negligible.

There are no significant credit risk concentrations within the Group as at 30 June 2026 (2025: nil). There are no other forward-looking

indicators to indicate increases in customer credit risk.

The allowance for expected credit losses is recognised based on an assessment of lifetime expected credit losses.

Ageing of trade receivables at reporting date

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Not past due54,77 158,031

Past due up to 90 days3,1483,413

Past due 91 to 180 days661143

Past due 181 days to one year67200

More than one year142–

58,78961,787

Allowance for expected credit losses––

58,78961,787

The average credit period on sales is 11 days (2025: 11 days). No interest is charged on trade receivables outstanding.

Impairment allowance for expected credit loss

The Group assessed the expected credit losses associated with its trade receivables as at 30 June 2026 and concluded that no

impairment allowance was required (2025: nil). Consequently, no impairment loss expense was recognised during the current or

comparative reporting period.

Market risk management

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices will affect the Group’s income or the value of its holdings in financial instruments.

The Group’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of change in foreign currency exchange rates to the NZ dollar, and to

interest rate risk. Prices charged by manufacturers (including pricing of whole and skim milk powders) are subject to movements in

commodity milk pricing. The Group’s holding of a listed and unlisted investment also exposes it to equity price risk.

Market risk exposures are monitored by management on an ongoing basis and there has been no change during the year to the

Group’s exposure to market risks or the way it manages and measures risk.

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D1. Financial risk management (continued)
Interest risk management

The Group’s main interest rate risks arise from term deposits. Term deposits issued at variable rates expose the Group to cash flow

interest rate risk. Term deposits at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk. These risks have not been hedged

given the limited exposure.

Term deposits are primarily with New Zealand banks, in New Zealand dollars, at New Zealand market rates.

Fixed and variable rate exposure

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Fixed rate instruments

Financial assets100,000500,000

Financial liabilities–( 7 7,76 4)

100,000422,236

Variable rate instruments

Financial assets502,974409,514

502,974409,514

Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed rate instruments

The Group does not account for any fixed rate financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and does not employ

derivatives (interest rate swaps) as hedging instruments under a fair value hedge accounting model. A change in interest rates at the

reporting date would not affect profit or loss for the Group.

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments

A reasonably possible change of 100 basis points in interest rate at the reporting date would have increased or decreased profit or

loss by $5,030,000 (2025: $4,095,000). This analysis assumes all other variables remain the same.

Foreign currency risk management

The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk arises principally from its operations in China, Australia, and USA; and the resultant

movements in the currencies of those countries against the NZ dollar.

The Group hedges a portion of this risk using derivative financial instruments such as foreign currency forward contracts, designated

as cash flow hedges, to hedge certain highly probable foreign currency transactions. These contracts are executed by Group

Treasury in accordance with the Group’s Treasury Risk Policy.

The Group may also transfer cash balances from time-to-time between currencies to reduce exposure or to match underlying

liabilities.

Financial risk and capital management

for the year ended 30 June 2026

120The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

D1. Financial risk management (continued)
Foreign currency risk management (continued)

Hedging currency risk

On entering into a hedging relationship, the Group formally designates and documents the hedge relationship and the risk

management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge. The documentation includes identification of the hedging

instrument, the hedged item or transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the entity will assess the hedging

instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting the exposure to changes in the hedged item’s fair value or cash flows attributable to the

hedged risk. Such hedges are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows and are

assessed on an ongoing basis to determine that they were actually highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for

which they are designated.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, which hedge exposure to variability in

cash flows of a highly probable forecasted transaction, are recognised directly in other comprehensive income and accumulated in

the hedging reserve. The ineffective portion is recognised in profit or loss within other expenses. Hedge accounting is discontinued

when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised. At that point in time, any cumulative gain or loss on the

hedging instrument recognised in equity is kept in equity until the forecasted transaction occurs or until cash flows arising from the

transaction are received. The amount recognised in other comprehensive income is transferred to profit or loss in the same period

that the hedged item affects profit or loss. If the forecast transaction is no longer going to occur the item is transferred to profit or

loss when hedging is discontinued.

The gross value to be received or paid and the weighted average contracted exchange rates for foreign currency forward contracts

outstanding at year end are as follows:

Carrying amount

(asset)/liability

Notional amount

NZ dollars

Weighted average

exchange rate

2026

$’000

2025

$’000Te r m

2026

$’000

2025

$’00020262025

RMB

Buy USD/sell RMB

(non-deliverable forward)

15,529174One year or less384,154385,4970.14330.1417

Buy USD/sell RMB

(non-deliverable forward)

22,2491,881More than

one year

616,434166,4070.14860.1421

Buy RMB/sell NZD(13,083)5,698One year or less17 7,4 8 0182,2840.24310.2383

Buy RMB/sell NZD(8,686)1,677More than

one year

188,29671,8670.25450.2396

USD

Buy NZD/sell USD9,770(8,639)One year or less324,670296,5570.58830.5960

Buy NZD/sell USD6,376(4,555)More than

one year

399,967112,8140.58500.5850

The carrying amount of foreign currency forward contracts is recognised in Other financial assets (refer to Note C8) and Other

financial liabilities (refer to Note C9).

The foreign currency forward contracts are considered to be highly effective hedges. There was no significant cash flow hedge

ineffectiveness in the current year.

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D1. Financial risk management (continued)
Foreign currency risk management (continued)

Expressed in NZ dollars, the table below indicates exposure and sensitivity to movements in exchange rates on the pre-tax equity

of the Group based on closing exchange rates as at 30 June, applied to the Group’s foreign currency forward contracts at 30 June.

Exchange rates and foreign currency forward contracts will fluctuate over the course of normal operations.

Impact on pre-tax equity

gain or (loss)

2026$’000$’000

Movement on exchange rate +10%-10%

Chinese Yuan Renminbi(71,648)58,105

US Dollar(78,504)64,358

Impact on pre-tax equity

gain or (loss)

2025$’000$’000

Movement on exchange rate +10%-10%

Chinese Yuan Renminbi(33,941)2 7,6 2 1

US Dollar(42,6 36)34,699

Expressed in NZ dollars, the table below indicates exposure and sensitivity to movements in exchange rates on the profit or loss of

the Group based on closing exchange rates as at 30 June, applied to the Group’s unhedged financial assets/(liabilities) at 30 June.

Exchange rates and assets and liabilities held in foreign currencies will fluctuate over the course of normal operations.

The analysis is performed consistently from year to year.

Net exposure

on reporting

date

$’000

Impact on pre-tax

profit or (loss)

2026$’000$’000

Movement on exchange rate v NZ dollar–+10%-10%

AU Dollar1,290143(117)

US Dollar20,2732,253(1,843)

Chinese Yuan Renminbi(103,986)(11,554)9,453

Euro20623(19)

Net exposure

on reporting

date

$’000

Impact on pre-tax

profit or (loss)

2025$’000$’000

Movement on exchange rate v NZ dollar–+10%-10%

AU Dollar(1,697)(189)154

US Dollar92,61710,291(8,420)

Chinese Yuan Renminbi(162,415)(18,046)14,765

As the unhedged foreign currency denominated monetary financial instruments of the Group consist only of cash, and trade and

other receivables and payables, foreign exchange movements do not have any impact on equity, other than the above-mentioned

impact on profit or loss.

Financial risk and capital management

for the year ended 30 June 2026

122The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

D1. Financial risk management (continued)
Foreign currency risk management (continued)

Exchange rates

The following significant exchange rates applied during the year:

Average rateReporting date spot rate

2026202520262025

AU Dollar0.86330.91210.81960.9268

US Dollar0.58510.59080.56520.6064

Chinese Yuan Renminbi4.09334.26233.84124.3478

Equity price risk

The Group is exposed to equity price risk on its listed investment classified and measured at fair value through other comprehensive

income (FVOCI). This risk is not hedged. The Group monitors this risk exposure by comparing the movement in the quoted share

price of this long-term investment against movements in the S&P/NZX 50 index over the same period.

As at 30 June 2026, the exposure to the listed investment at FVOCI was $43,069,000 (2025: $74,174,000). A 10% increase or

decrease in the share price of this listed investment would result in an increase or decrease of $4,307,000 (2025: $7,417,000) in the

fair value revaluation reserve through other comprehensive income, with no effect on profit or loss.

The Group is exposed to equity price risk on its unlisted investment classified and measured at fair value through FVOCI. This risk

is not hedged. The Group monitors this risk exposure by reviewing latest financial information for the public-private partnership in

relation to the Group’s interest.

As at 30 June 2026, the exposure to the unlisted investment at FVOCI was $2,226,000 (2025: $2,525,000). A 10% increase or

decrease in the value of this unlisted investment would result in an increase or decrease of $223,000 (2025: $253,000) in the fair

value revaluation reserve through other comprehensive income, with no effect on profit or loss.

Liquidity risk management

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will be unable to meet its obligations as they fall due. This risk is managed by establishing a

target minimum liquidity level, ensuring that ongoing commitments are managed with respect to forecast available cash inflows.

The Group holds significant cash reserves which enable it to meet its obligations as they fall due, and to support operations in the

event of unanticipated external events. The Group does not have any loans and borrowings as at 30 June 2026 (refer to Note D6).

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D1. Financial risk management (continued)
Contractual maturities of financial liabilities

The contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and excluding the impact of netting

arrangements are set out below. No interest is payable on trade and other payables.

Contractual cash flows

2026

Carrying

amounts

$’000

To t a l

$’000

6 months

or less

$’000

6 to 12 months

$’000

1 to 2 years

$’000

2 to 5 years

$’000

More than 5

years

$’000

Non-derivative

financial liabilities

Lease liabilities24,31326,8153,6683,0995,79812,9701,280

Trade and other

payables – excluding

employee entitlements

and customer contract

liabilities

448,444448,444448,444––––

Dividend payable300,000300,000300,000––––

Derivative financial

liabilities

FX hedging contracts:

Carrying amount at fair

value

54,294

Ou

tflow698,402185,032121,273276,593115,504–

Infl

ow(644,108)(171,816)(109,056)(256,281)(106,955)–

8 2 7,0 5 1829,553765,32815,31626,11021,5191,280

2025

Non-derivative

financial liabilities

Secured bank loans39,00039,39939,399––––

Unsecured loan from

MVM’s non-controlling

shareholder

38,76440,770––40,770––

Lease liabilities22,97229,2703,6543,2054,37610,4997, 5 3 6

Trade and other

payables – excluding

employee entitlements

and customer contract

liabilities

319,205319,205319,205––––

Derivative financial

liabilities

FX hedging contracts:

Carrying amount at fair

value

12,444

Ou

tflow6 9 7, 2 0 3164,77 1290,600241,832––

Infl

ow(684,759)(161,532)(284,953)(238,274)––

432,385441,088365,4978,85248,70410,4997, 5 3 6

Financial risk and capital management

for the year ended 30 June 2026

124The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

D1. Financial risk management (continued)
Change in liabilities arising from financing activities

30 June 2025

$’000

Cash flow

$’000

Non-cash

$’000

30 June 2026

$’000

Secured bank loans39,000(39,000)––

Unsecured loan from MVM’s non-controlling shareholder38,764–(38,764)–

Lease liabilities22,972(6,820)8,16124,313

Dividend payable––300,000300,000

100,736 (45,820)269,397324,313

Carrying amounts versus fair value

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the consolidated statement of financial

position, are as follows:

20262025

Hierarchy

level

Carrying

amount

$’000

Fair

Value

$’000

Carrying

amount

$’000

Fair

Value

$’000

Cash and term deposits 784,472784,4721,100,1711,100,171

Trade and other receivables 172,226172,22692,24692,246

Foreign currency forward contract assets 222,13922,13916,20816,208

Listed investment 143,06943,06974,17474,174

Unlisted investment32,2262,2262,5252,525

Secured bank loans 2––(39,000)(38,853)

Unsecured loan from MVM’s non-controlling

shareholder

2––(38,764)(3 7,16 4)

Trade and other payables - excluding employee

entitlements and customer contract liabilities

(448,444)(448,444)(319,205)(319,205)

Dividend payable(300,000)(300,000)––

Foreign currency forward contract liabilities2(54,294)(54,294)(12,444)(12,444)

221,394221,394875,9118 7 7,6 5 8

Fair value hierarchy

Financial instruments carried at fair value are classified by valuation method based on the following hierarchy:

• Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly

(i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).

•

Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

Carrying amount (equalling fair value) is applied consistently in the current and prior year to assets and liabilities not recognised

in the consolidated statement of financial position at fair value.

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Estimation of fair value

The following methods and assumptions are used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments:

• Listed investment – closing share price on NZX.

• Unlisted investment – latest financial information from the public-private partnership

• Foreign currency forward contracts – calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar

maturity profiles, adjusted to reflect the credit risk of the various counterparties.

• Loans and borrowings – present value of future principal and interest cash flow, discounted at the market rate of interest at the

reporting date.

• Cash and term deposits, trade and other receivables and payables and dividend payable – carrying amount approximates fair value.

D2. Capital management

The Group’s objective when managing its capital is to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and to generate

long-term value for stakeholders. The Group is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements and had no debt as at 30 June

2026.

The Board continuously assesses its capital position in order to deliver the optimum structure to drive shareholder returns in line

with the Company’s strategy and capital allocation framework.

The Company has a dividend policy that targets a payout ratio range between 60% and 80% of normalised net profit after tax. The

FY25 final dividend of 11.50 cents per ordinary share, was declared in August 2025 and paid to shareholders in October 2025. This

equated to approximately $83.4 million, represented an annual payout ratio of approximately 71% of net profit after tax, and was fully

franked and partially imputed.

The FY26 interim dividend of 11.50 cents per ordinary share, was declared in February 2026 and paid to shareholders in April 2026.

This equated to approximately $83.4 million, and was fully franked and unimputed.

Since the end of the year, the Company announced a final dividend for FY26 of 9.50 cents per ordinary share, fully franked and

unimputed, equating to approximately $69.2 million, to be paid on 2 October 2026.

Accordingly, the total ordinary dividends related to FY26 were 21.00 cents per ordinary share representing a total annual payout ratio

of approximately 74% which equates to approximately $153 million being returned to shareholders through ordinary dividends.

During the year, the Company also declared a special dividend of $300.0 million, equating to 41.36 cents per ordinary share. The

special dividend reflected the Board’s assessment of the Group’s capital position following the completion of the MVM divestment

and the receipt of regulatory approval to transition the two existing a2 Pōkeno China label infant milk formula registrations to a2

TM


branded products. This was paid to shareholders on 24 July 2026 and was fully franked and unimputed.

On an ongoing basis, dividends are expected to be paid on a semi-annual basis at a level consistent with the payout ratio range. In

determining future dividends, a number of factors will be taken into consideration, including market conditions, current and future

earnings, cash flows, capital requirements and the Company’s financial position.

The Company intends to impute and frank dividends to the maximum extent possible subject to available credits.

As the Company continues to execute its strategy and risk evolves, the Board will continue to regularly assess the Group’s balance

sheet position when considering how to deliver the optimum structure to enhance shareholder value in line with the Company’s

strategy and capital allocation framework.

D3. Cash and term deposits

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Cash at banks and on hand181,498190,657

Short-term deposits502,974409,514

Cash and short-term deposits684,472600,171

Other current term deposits100,000 500,000

Cash and term deposits784,4721,100,171

Financial risk and capital management

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126The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

D3. Cash and term deposits (continued)
Expressed in NZ dollars, cash and term deposits comprises of the following foreign currencies:

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

AU dollars7,6 9 112,115

US dollars28,00566,438

Chinese Yuan Renminbi85,25195,162

Bank balances and cash comprise cash held by the Group. Cash and short-term deposits earn interest at floating rates based on

daily bank deposit rates. The carrying value of cash assets and term deposits approximates their fair value.

Other current term deposits comprise term deposits with a maturity greater than three months and less than twelve months, having

an average maturity of ten months and a weighted average interest rate of 3.51% per annum.

Term deposits are presented as cash equivalents in the consolidated statement of cash flows if they have a maturity of three months

or less and are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with no significant risk of changes in value.

For the purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Cash at banks and on hand181,498190,657

Short-term deposits502,974409,514

Cash and short-term deposits684,472600,171

D4. Cash flow information

Reconciliation of after tax profit with net cash flows from operating activities:

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Net profit for the year111,118192,091

Adjustments for non-cash items:

Depreciation and amortisation 18,47226,338

Share-based payments11,29413,545

Net foreign exchange gain(3,992)(2,821)

Loss on disposal of investment property33–

Gain on termination of leases–(53)

Loss on disposal of subsidiary100,291–

Changes in working capital:

Trade and other receivables(90,992)(14,176)

Prepayments17,802(55,977)

Inventories(181,303)40,535

Trade and other payables165,1426,542

Tax balances(14,721)(4,5 47)

Net cash inflow from operating activities133,144201,477

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D5. Leases
Group as lessee

The Group has entered into leases for office and industrial premises, motor vehicles and plant and equipment. There are no financial

restrictions placed upon Group entities by entering into these leases. The Group has the option, under some leases, to lease the

assets for additional terms. All lease contracts with options to renew contain market review clauses in the event that an option to

renew is exercised.

Right-of-use assets

Carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and movements during the period:

2026

Leased

property

$’000

Office &

computer

$’000

Plant &

equipment

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Carrying amount 1 July 202511,0711409,01520,226

Acquisition of subsidiary––1,2901,290

Disposal of subsidiary––(8,513)(8,513)

Additions 11,982–1,06613,048

Disposals––(99)(99)

Depreciation(4,959)(36)(721)(5,7 16)

Net foreign currency exchange differences1,50914411,564

Carrying amount 30 June 202619,6031182,07921,800

Cost45,6743606,52752,561

Accumulated depreciation(26,071)(242)(4,4 4 8)(30,761)

Carrying amount 30 June 202619,6031182,07921,800

2025

Leased

property

$’000

Office &

computer

$’000

Plant &

equipment

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Carrying amount 1 July 202415,3191410,58825,921

Additions 2,2681623262,756

Modifications(1,521)––(1,521)

Disposals(436)–(392)(828)

Depreciation(4,599)(32)(1,504)(6,135)

Net foreign currency exchange differences40(4)(3)33

Carrying amount 30 June 202511,0711409,01520,226

Cost32,18334612,74245,271

Accumulated depreciation(21,112)(206)(3,727)(25,045)

Carrying amount 30 June 202511,0711409,01520,226

Financial risk and capital management

for the year ended 30 June 2026

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D5. Leases (continued)
Group as lessee (continued)

Lease liabilities

Carrying amounts of lease liabilities and movements during the period

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Balance at beginning of the year22,97228,330

Acquisition of subsidiary1,337–

Disposal of subsidiary(9,101)–

Additions13,0482,756

Modifications–(1,521)

Disposals(99)(828)

Gain on termination of lease–(53)

Accretion of interest1,1611,821

Payments(6,820)( 7, 5 5 4)

Net foreign currency exchange differences1,81521

Balance at end of the year24,31322,972

Current5,8345,369

Non-current18,47917,603

24,31322,972

Amounts recognised in profit or loss

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Depreciation expense – right-of-use assets5,7 166,135

Interest expense – lease liabilities1,1611,821

Expenses relating to short-term leases (included in administrative and other expenses)1,387745

Expenses relating to low-value assets (included in administrative and other expenses)1917

Total amount recognised in profit or loss8,2838,7 18

Cash flows for leases

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Total cash outflows:

Lease interest1,1611,821

Payment of lease principal5,6595,733

6,8207, 5 5 4

Non-cash additions to right-of-use assets and lease liabilities13,0482,756

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D5. Leases (continued)
Recognition and measurement

A right-of-use asset and a lease liability are recognised at the lease commencement date.

The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, and subsequently at cost, less accumulated depreciation as the asset is written

off over the term of the lease, impairment losses, and any adjustments for remeasurements of the lease liability.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments payable from the commencement date, discounted

using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group’s incremental borrowing rate.

The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost on the lease liability and decreased by lease payments made. It is

remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, a change in the estimate of the

amount expected to be payable, or changes in the assessment of whether a purchase or extension option is reasonably certain to

be exercised.

Key estimates and judgements

Determination of the lease term

Judgement is applied to determine the lease term for those lease contracts that include renewal or termination options.

This assessment impacts the lease term, which may significantly affect the amount of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets

recognised.

In determining the lease term consideration is given to all facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to

exercise an extension option, or not to exercise a termination option.

Group as lessor

Refer to Note C6: Investment property

Financial risk and capital management

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D6. Loans and borrowings
2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Current

Secured:

Bank loans –39,000

–39,000

Non-current

Unsecured:

Loan from MVM’s non-controlling shareholder –38,764

–38,764

All of the loans and borrowings at 30 June 2025 were specific to MVM and were interest bearing. These were repaid or disposed of as

part of the disposal of MVM.

Other Group entities have access to bank guarantee facilities totalling $1,295,000 of which $1,049,000 was drawn as at 30 June 2026

(30 June 2025: $1,154,000 of which $907,000 was drawn).

Recognition and measurement

Interest bearing loans and borrowings are initially recognised at fair value at transaction date, less directly attributable transaction

costs, and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

D7. Share capital

20262025

Number

of shares

Share

capital

$’000

Number

of shares

Share

capital

$’000

Movements in contributed equity:

Fully paid ordinary shares:

Balance at beginning of year724,019,118100722,934,808100

Movements in the period:

Vesting of performance rights1,407,076–1,084,310–

Balance at end of year725,426,194100724,019,118100

Holders of fully paid ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as may be declared from time to time and are entitled to one

vote per share at shareholders’ meetings.

The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares.

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D8. Dividends
Dividends paid during the year are as follows:

2026 2025

FY25 final dividend

Total paid $’00083,424–

Cents per ordinary share11.50–

Imputation

Imputation percentage78.22%–

Imputation credit – cents per ordinary share3.50–

Franking

Franking percentage100%–

Franking credit – cents per ordinary share4.93–

Key dates

Ex-dividend date18 September 2025–

Record date19 September 2025–

Payment date3 October 2025–

Interim dividend

Total paid $’00083,42461,542

Cents per ordinary share11.508.50

Imputation

Imputation percentage0%100%

Imputation credit – cents per ordinary share–3.31

Franking

Franking percentage100%100%

Franking credit – cents per ordinary share4.933.64

Key dates

Ex-dividend date19 March 202620 March 2025

Record date20 March 202621 March 2025

Payment date2 April 2026

4 April 2025

Following the approval received in June 2026 from the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation to transition the

two China label infant milk formula product registrations acquired in connection with the a2 Pōkeno facility (refer to Note E2) to the

Company’s branded products, the Directors declared a $300 million special dividend. This has been recorded as a liability at 30 June

2026.

Special dividend

Total payable $’000300,000

Cents per ordinary share41.36

Imputation

Imputation percentage0%

Imputation credit – cents per ordinary share–

Franking

Franking percentage100%

Franking credit – cents per ordinary share17.7 2

Key dates

Ex-dividend date8 July 2026

Record date9 July 2026

Payment date24 July 2026

Financial risk and capital management

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D8. Dividends (continued)
Since the end of the year, the Directors have approved the payment of a final dividend amounting to approximately $69.2 million,

proposed out of retained earnings, but not recognised as a liability at 30 June 2026.

Final dividend

Cents per ordinary share9.50

Imputation

Imputation percentage0%

Imputation credit – cents per ordinary share–

Franking

Franking percentage100%

Franking credit – cents per ordinary share4.07

Key dates

Ex-dividend date17 September 2026

Record date18 September 2026

Payment date2 October 2026

D9. Nature and purpose of reserves

Employee equity settled payments reserve

The employee equity settled payments reserve is used to record the value of share-based payments provided to employees

and contractors, including key management personnel.

Fair value revaluation reserve

The fair value revaluation reserve is used to record movements in the fair value of listed and unlisted investments classified

as financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

Foreign currency translation reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial

statements of foreign operations.

Treasury shares reserve

The treasury shares reserve comprises the cost, net of any tax effects, of the Company’s shares purchased and held by the trustee

of the a2MC Group Employee Share Trust to be available solely for participants in Group employee share plans. When treasury shares

subsequently vest to employees under employee share plans, the carrying value of the vested shares is transferred to the employee

equity settled payments reserve.

20262025

Number

of shares$’000

Number

of shares$’000

Movements in treasury shares reserve:

Balance at beginning of year508,0483,3831, 3 0 7, 5768,706

Movements in the period:

Vesting of performance rights(1,615,458)(3,383)(799,528)(5,323)

Shares issued1,157, 9 2 3–––

Balance at end of year50,513–508,0483,383

Hedging reserve

The hedging reserve comprises the effective portion of the cumulative net change in the fair value of hedging instruments used in

cash flow hedges pending subsequent recognition in profit or loss when the associated hedged transactions are recognised in profit

or loss.

Movements on these reserve accounts are set out in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

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D10. Capital expenditure commitments
Contracted but not yet provided for and payable

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Property, plant and equipment 32,1671,747

D11. Contingent liabilities

On 18 May 2022, the Company announced that a representative proceeding had been filed in the High Court of New Zealand which

names the Company as the defendant (the New Zealand Proceeding). The New Zealand Proceeding, filed by Thorn Law and funded

by CHC Investment Fund III Pty Limited relates to the same period (19 August 2020 to 9 May 2021) and makes allegations under

New Zealand law only which are substantially the same as those advanced in the Australian Proceedings (refer to Note C4 for

further details). On 28 April 2025 the Company was notified that Hamilton Locke (NZ) Limited became solicitor on the record in the

New Zealand Proceeding. The claim is commenced on behalf of group members who acquired an interest in ordinary shares in the

Company on the ASX and/or the NZSX: (1) during the Relevant Period; and (2) prior to the Relevant Period and continued to hold

some or all of those shares for part or all of the Relevant Period; and (3) those who fall into both categories (1) and (2).

The Company filed an interlocutory application for a stay of the New Zealand Proceeding under the Trans-Tasman Proceedings

Act 2010 (NZ) on 23 June 2022. On 23 January 2023, the Auckland High Court granted the Company’s application for a stay of the

New Zealand Proceeding, pending judgment on liability or a final settlement of the Australian Proceedings, whichever occurs first.

The Company considers that it has at all times complied with its disclosure obligations and has no present obligation in relation

to the New Zealand Proceeding, denies any liability and will vigorously defend the proceeding.

Based on the current status of the New Zealand Proceeding, it is not practicable to provide: (a) an estimate of the financial effect;

(b) an indication of the uncertainties relating to the amount or timing of any outflow; or (c) the possibility of any reimbursement.

Financial risk and capital management

for the year ended 30 June 2026

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Group structure
for the year ended 30 June 2026

E. Group structure

This section provides details of the Group structure and the entities included in the consolidated financial statements.

E1. Consolidated entities

Details of the Company’s subsidiaries at 30 June 2026 are as follows:

Parties to Deed

of Cross Guarantee

(note E4)

1

Principal place

of business20262025

Parent entity:

The a2 Milk Company Limited

New Zealand––

Subsidiaries:

The a2 Milk Company (Export) Limited –New Zealand100%100%

a2 Holdings UK Limited–New Zealand100%100%

a2 Infant Nutrition Limited


2

New Zealand100%100%

The a2 Milk Company (New Zealand) Limited –New Zealand100%100%

a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited–

3

New Zealand100%–

Mataura Valley Milk Limited–

3

New Zealand–75%

a2 Australian Investments Pty. Limited

Australia100%100%

a2 Botany Pty Ltd–

3

Australia–100%

The a2 Milk Company (Australia) Pty Ltd

Australia100%100%

a2 Exports Australia Pty Limited

Australia100%100%

a2 Infant Nutrition Australia Pty Ltd

Australia100%100%

The a2 Milk Company (Nutrition) Pty Ltd

Australia100%100%

a2MC Group Employee Share Trust–Australia100%100%

a2 ESS Holdings Pty Limited–Australia100%100%

The a2 Milk Company LLC–USA100%100%

The a2 Milk Company–USA100%100%

The a2 Milk Company Limited–Canada100%100%

a2 Infant Nutrition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd–China100%100%

The a2 Milk Company (Shanghai) Limited–China100%100%

The a2 Milk Company (Singapore) Pte. Ltd–Singapore100%100%

1. Each party to the Deed of Cross Guarantee is a member of the ‘closed group’ under the ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785.

2. a2 Infant Nutrition Limited is the subject of an ASIC declaration under section 601 CK(7) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth, Australia), providing relief from

the requirement to prepare and lodge an audited financial report in Australia.

3.

During the year, the Group deregistered a2 Botany Pty Ltd on 2 July 2025, acquired a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited (a2 Pōkeno) on 1 September 2025 (refer to

Note E2) and disposed of its 75% controlling interest in Mataura Valley Milk Limited on 31 October 2025 (refer to Note E3). No other changes occurred during

the year.

All subsidiaries have a balance date of 30 June, except for The a2 Milk Company LLC, a2 Infant Nutrition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

and The a2 Milk Company (Shanghai) Limited which have a balance date of 31 December.

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E1. Consolidated entities (continued)
Recognition and measurement

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns

from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its powers over the entity. The financial

statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the

date that control ceases.

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies in line with

those of the Group.

Transactions eliminated on consolidation

All intragroup assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses, and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the Group

are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.

E2. Acquisition of subsidiary

Acquisition of Yashili New Zealand Dairy Co., Limited (a2 Pōkeno)

On 1 September 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in a2 Pōkeno, an advanced dairy nutrition

business, located in Pōkeno, in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

The transaction consists of the acquisition of a fully integrated nutritional manufacturing site with drying, blending and canning

capabilities. The facility currently holds two registrations with the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)

which were approved for transition in June 2026 to enable the Company to sell a2™ branded China Label infant milk formula (IMF)

products. With the regulatory approvals now obtained, the Company no longer has the right to unwind the transaction.

The acquisition forms part of the Group’s broader supply chain transformation strategy and provides greater market access to the

China Label IMF market, strategic control over IMF manufacturing and enhances product development capability and capacity.

The transaction was completed on a debt and cash-free basis for a total gross consideration of $281.1 million, with $144.8 million paid

on closing and the balance of $136.3 million (subsequent to completion, working capital and net debt adjustments) paid upon receipt

of the necessary regulatory amendment approvals. The final net consideration net of cash acquired was $275.0 million.

Fair value of identifiable assets and (liabilities) acquired

Fair value recognition

on acquisition

$’000

Cash and cash equivalents6,145

Trade and other receivables11,603

Prepayments937

Inventories21,094

Property, plant and equipment151,506

Right-of-use assets1,290

Intangible assets214

Trade and other payables(12,619)

Lease liabilities(1,337)

Net identifiable assets acquired178,833

Assets and liabilities are measured on a provisional basis. If new information is obtained within one year of the date of acquisition

about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition that would require adjustment to assets and liabilities, the

accounting for the acquisition may be revised.

Group structure

for the year ended 30 June 2026

136The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

E2. Acquisition of subsidiary (continued)
Purchase consideration and goodwill on consolidation

$’000

Purchase consideration281,131

Less: Net identifiable assets acquired(178,833)

Goodwill102,298

The net outflow of cash of $274,986,000 as noted on the consolidated statement of cash flows consisted of the cash outflow

of $281,131,000, less cash balances acquired of $6,145,000.

Goodwill comprises the value of expected synergies arising from the acquisition including access to the China label IMF market,

access to manufacturing margins and the ability to provide capability for product development and supply.

Goodwill is allocated to the cash generating units (CGUs) that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the business

combination. Therefore, total goodwill of $102,298,000 has been allocated to the China and Other Asia CGU as substantially all

of the synergies from this acquisition will benefit this CGU.

For the ten months ended 30 June 2026, a2 Pōkeno contributed revenue of $24,039,000 and an after-tax loss of $28,338,000.

Recognition and measurement

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate

of the consideration transferred, which is measured at acquisition date fair value, and the amount of any non-controlling interests

in the acquiree.

Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognised

for non-controlling interests, over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities

assumed.

Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred and included in profit or loss as Other expenses.

When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and

designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date.

Key estimates and judgements

Fair value measurement of identifiable assets and liabilities

Judgements are made in identifying and determining the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

in a business combination. This includes assessing whether acquired assets meet the criteria for separate recognition from

goodwill and determining the appropriate valuation methodologies and assumptions.

The fair value measurement of identifiable assets and liabilities involves estimates and assumptions, including future

cash flows, discount rates, market conditions and the determination of useful lives of acquired assets. Changes in these

assumptions may impact the values assigned to acquired assets and liabilities and the amount of goodwill recognised.

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E3. Disposal of subsidiary and discontinued operation
On 31 October 2025, the Company disposed of its 75% controlling interest in MVM, a dairy nutrition business, located in Southland,

New Zealand. The disposal was consequential to the Company’s acquisition of a2 Pōkeno, and follows the Group’s broader supply

chain transformation which has been noted in Note E2.

As part of the same transaction, China Animal Husbandry Group disposed of its 25% minority shareholding in MVM.

The transaction was completed on a debt and cash-free basis for a net consideration of $110.3 million for the Group’s 75% share

of MVM, including initial working capital adjustments and net of cash disposed. The final consideration will be determined after

adjusting for milk payables based on the 2025/2026 final farmgate milk price which is expected to be announced around September

2026. This adjustment is not expected to be material.

Accordingly, MVM was classified as a discontinued operation on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and is no

longer presented as a separate segment in Note B1 Operating segments.

Loss from discontinued operation

MVM’s results, which have been included as part of the loss from the discontinued operation were as follows:

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Sales29,275143,946

Cost of sales(29,966)(165,080)

Gross margin(691)(21,13 4)

Other revenue–797

Distribution expenses(223)(760)

Marketing expenses(2)(22)

Administrative and other expenses(4,829)(10,821)

Operating loss(5,745)(31,940)

Interest income70110

Finance costs(1,224)(3,398)

Net finance costs(1,154)(3,288)

Loss before tax(6,899)(35,229)

Income tax benefit13,6397,006

Profit/(loss) for the period from discontinued operation6,740(28,222)

Cash flow hedges fair value (loss)/gain(1,457)1,083

Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period from discontinued operation(1,457)1,083

Net cash flows of discontinued operation

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Net cash outflow from operating activities (2,968)(28,394)

Net cash outflow from investing activities(108)(1,749)

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities(39,302)38,065

Total net cash (outflow)/inflow of discontinued operation(42,378)7, 9 2 2

Group structure

for the year ended 30 June 2026

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E3. Disposal of subsidiary and discontinued operation (continued)
Earnings per share of discontinued operation

20262025

Basic (cents per share)(12.95)(2.41)

Diluted (cents per share)(12.95)(2.41)

Net loss on the disposal of discontinued operation

Details of the net loss on the disposal of MVM are as follows:

2026

$’000

Consideration received115,245

Less: cash disposed(4,976)

Cash consideration per the consolidated statement of cash flows 110,269

Less: other net assets disposed(187,500)

Less: non-controlling interests disposed(23,060)

Less: incremental disposal costs(2,824)

Loss on disposal(103,115)

Reconciliation of total loss on discontinued operation to the consolidated statement

of comprehensive income

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Profit/(loss) for the period from discontinued operation6,740(28,222)

Loss on disposal of discontinued operation(103,115)–

Total loss from discontinued operation(96,375)(28,222)

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E4. Deed of cross guarantee
Pursuant to ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785, the Australian-incorporated wholly owned

subsidiaries listed in Note E1 as parties to the Deed of Cross Guarantee are eligible for relief from the Corporations Act 2001

(Cth, Australia) requirements for preparation, audit and lodgement of financial reports and directors’ reports in Australia.

It is a condition of the ASIC Corporations Instrument that the Company and each of the subsidiaries listed enter into a Deed of Cross

Guarantee. The effect of the Deed is that each party guarantees to each creditor of each other party payment in full of any debt in the

event of winding up of the other party under certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth, Australia). If a winding up occurs

under other provisions of the Act, the guarantee will only apply, if after six months after a resolution or order for winding up, any

creditor has not been paid in full.

A consolidated statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position, comprising the Company and controlled

entities which are parties to the Deed of Cross Guarantee (each party being a member of the closed group as listed in Note E1),

after eliminating all transactions between parties to the Deed of Cross Guarantee, at 30 June 2026 are set out as follows:

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income and retained earnings

for the year ended 30 June 2026

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Revenue1,797,3701,655,044

Expenses(1,854,456)(1,382,434)

Finance income (net)33,14354,026

(Loss)/profit before tax(23,943)326,636

Income tax expense(63,828)(83,614)

(Loss)/profit after tax(8 7,7 7 1)243,022

Other comprehensive loss(11,418)(3,860)

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year(99,189)239,162

Retained earnings at beginning of the year1,814,4881,633,008

Dividends paid(166,848)(61,542)

Special dividend declared(300,000)–

Transfers to and from reserves11,4183,860

Retained earnings at end of year1,259,8691,814,488

Group structure

for the year ended 30 June 2026

140The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

E4. Deed of cross guarantee (continued)
Consolidated statement of financial position

as at 30 June 2026

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and term deposits 721,040989,759

Trade and other receivables 191,809146,548

Prepayments85,343106,985

Inventories169,99178,342

Other financial assets13,2189,976

Total current assets1,181,4011,331,610

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment 22,56319,378

Right-of-use assets8,6208,659

Investment property39,05034,182

Intangible assets29,76118,961

Other financial assets842,056793,828

Deferred tax assets23,36615,576

Total non-current assets965,416890,584

Total assets2,146,8172,222,194

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables439,168286,742

Dividend payable300,000–

Lease liabilities2,4172,013

Other financial liabilities25,5308,145

Income tax payable15,12130,763

Total current liabilities782,2363 2 7,6 6 3

Non-current liabilities

Trade and other payables819662

Lease liabilities7, 8 8 18,165

Other financial liabilities28,8614,262

Total non-current liabilities3 7, 5 6 113,089

Total liabilities819,797340,752

Net assets1, 3 2 7,0 2 01,881,442

Equity

Share capital 100100

Retained earnings 1,259,8691,814,488

Reserves 6 7,0 5 166,854

To t a l e q u i t y1, 3 2 7,0 2 01,881,442

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F. Other disclosures

F1. Related party transactions

Ultimate Parent

The a2 Milk Company Limited is the parent of the Group. The Group consists of The a2 Milk Company Limited and its subsidiaries as

listed in Note E1.

Key management personnel

Key management personnel are defined as those persons having significant authority and responsibility for planning, directing and

controlling the activities of the Group, and includes the directors, and a number of senior executives.

Key management personnel compensation:

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Short-term employee benefits11,12910,811

Share-based payments5,4475,848

16,57616,659

Other than non-executive directors, key management personnel in FY26 include the following senior executives:

• Managing Director and CEO

• Chief Financial Officer

• Chief Executive Officer, Greater China

Transactions with key management personnel and their related parties

During the year there were no related party transactions with key management personnel or their related parties (2025: $nil).

Loans to key management personnel and their related parties

No loans were outstanding or made to key management personnel and their related parties at any time during the 2026 and 2025

financial years.

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F2. Share-based payments
Long-term incentives (LTI)

The LTI plan is designed to retain and motivate senior management to achieve the Group’s long-term strategic goals by providing

rewards that align the interests of management with shareholders.

During the period the Board authorised the issue of 1,464,230 performance rights to senior management under the LTI plan.

The performance rights vest subject to:

• Continuing employment; and

• Achieving the following performance hurdles over the performance period:

Revenue CAGR hurdles

Performance rights grant:Performance periodEPS CAGR50% vest85% vest100% vest

FY26 plan

1,464,230 rights3 years to 30 June 202810%4%6%8%

Both the minimum EPS CAGR (compound annual growth in diluted earnings per ordinary share) and minimum Revenue CAGR

(compound annual growth in total external revenue) must be achieved for any vesting of performance rights. The minimum vesting

proportion is 50%; thereafter, vesting is on a straight-line basis between 50% and 85% vesting and between 85% and 100% vesting.

EPS CAGR and Revenue CAGR are derived from the annual report of the Company for the relevant financial years and are subject to

adjustment to remove the impact of material items as the Board may determine in its absolute discretion to normalise results (up or

down) to more appropriately reflect underlying performance. Without limitation, adjustments may be made to exclude the impact of

unusual or one-off items, discontinued operations, impairment charges, acquisitions and disposals, and capital management.

No amount is payable upon vesting of the performance rights and conversion to shares. Each exercised right is an entitlement to one

fully paid ordinary share in the Company.

Fair value of performance rights

The fair value of services received in return for performance rights granted to employees is measured by reference to the fair value of

the rights granted. The estimate of the fair value of the services received is measured by reference to the vesting conditions specific

to the grant based on a simplified Black-Scholes option pricing model.

Fair value of performance rights granted during the period and assumptions

Grant date9 Oct 258 Dec 259 Mar 26

Fair value at measurement date$9.20$9.44$10.42

Share price at grant date$10.15$10.42$11.42

Performance rights life2.9 years2.7 years2.5 years

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F2. Share-based payments (continued)
Long-term incentives (LTI) (continued)

Performance rights granted in previous years

The performance hurdles of performance rights issued in previous years are set out below.

The performance rights vest subject to:

• Continuing employment; and

• Achieving the following performance hurdles over the performance periods:

Revenue CAGR hurdles

Performance rights grants:Performance periodEPS CAGR50% vest85% vest100% vest

FY24 plan3 years to 30 June 202610%4%6%8%

FY25 plan3 years to 30 June 202710%4%6%8%

Both the minimum EPS CAGR (compound annual growth in diluted earnings per ordinary share) and minimum Revenue CAGR

(compound annual growth in total external revenue) must be achieved for any vesting of performance rights. The minimum vesting

proportion is 50%; thereafter, vesting is on a straight-line basis between 50% and 85% vesting and between 85% and 100% vesting.

EPS CAGR and Revenue CAGR are derived from the annual report of the Company for the relevant financial years and are subject to

adjustment to remove the impact of material items as the Board may determine in its absolute discretion to normalise results (up or

down) to more appropriately reflect underlying performance. Without limitation, adjustments may be made to exclude the impact of

unusual or one-off items, discontinued operations, impairment charges, acquisitions and disposals, and capital management.

No amount is payable upon vesting of the performance rights and conversion to shares. Each exercised right is an entitlement to one

fully paid ordinary share in the Company.

The weighted average fair value at grant date for current year grants was $9.28 (2025: $6.63) and previous years’ grants were $5.29

(2025: $5.02).

LTI outstanding as at 30 June 2026NumberGrant DatesVesting DatesExpiry Dates

Performance rights – FY24 grants 2,680,1691 Nov 23

15 Dec 23

17 Aug 2617 May 27

Performance rights – FY25 grants2,118,4424 Oct 24

9 Dec 24

24 Feb 25

16 Aug 2716 May 28

Performance rights – FY26 grants1,338,6239 Oct 25

8 Dec 25

9 Mar 26

21 Aug 2821 May 29

6 ,13 7, 2 3 4

Other disclosures

for the year ended 30 June 2026

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F2. Share-based payments (continued)
Long-term incentives (LTI) (continued)

Performance rights movements:

Number

2026

Number

2025

Outstanding at the beginning of the year7, 2 0 0,6 3 56,884,688

Forfeited during the period (612,507)(91,116)

Granted during the period 1,464,2302,361,975

Vested during the period (1,915,124)(1,954,912)

Outstanding at the end of the year6 ,13 7, 2 3 47, 2 0 0,6 3 5

The weighted average remaining contractual life of performance rights is 0.9 years (2025: 1.2 years).

Amounts recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

During the year ended 30 June 2026, a $11,294,000 expense was recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

for equity settled share-based payment awards (2025: $13,545,000).

Recognition and measurement

The grant date fair value of share-based payment awards made to employees is recognised as an employee expense with a

corresponding increase in the employee equity benefit reserve, over the period that the employees become unconditionally entitled

to the awards. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted over the period to reflect the number of awards for which the

related service and non

-market vesting conditions are expected to be met but is not adjusted when market performance conditions

are not met.

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Financial

statements

F3. Auditor’s remuneration
The auditor of the Company is Ernst & Young Australia.

Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young for:

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Fees to Ernst & Young:

Fees for auditing the statutory financial statements of the parent covering the Group and auditing the

statutory financial statements of any controlled entities1,5751,580

Total audit of financial statements1,5751,580

Other assurance services and other agreed-upon procedures

Fees for other assurance and agreed-upon services315285

Total other assurance services and other agreed-upon procedures315285

Total fees for services other than the audit of financial statements315285

Total fees for services provided by Ernst & Young1,8901,865

F4. Subsequent events

Since the end of the year, the Directors have approved the payment of a final dividend amounting to approximately $69.2 million.

Refer to Note D8 for details.

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which have significantly affected or may

significantly affect the operations, the results of these operations or state of affairs of the Group in subsequent periods.

Other disclosures

for the year ended 30 June 2026

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Company disclosures
for the year ended 30 June 2026

1. Principal activities

Other than the acquisition of a2 Pōkeno in September 2025 and the divestment of Mataura Valley Milk Limited in October 2025,

there were no significant changes to the nature of the business of the Company (or its subsidiaries) or to the classes of business in

which the Company (or its subsidiaries) had an interest during the year ended 30 June 2026.

2. Reconciliation of EBITDA to net profit after tax

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) is a non-GAAP measure. However, the Company believes that

it provides investors with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying performance of the business.

2026

$’000

2025

$’000

Continuing operations

EBITDA284,402291,7 12

Depreciation & amortisation(16,895)(11,729)

EBIT 2 6 7, 50 7279,983

Interest income29,96845,348

Interest expense(905)(850)

Income tax expense(89,077)(104,168)

Profit for the year from continuing operations2 0 7,493220,313


Discontinued operations

Loss from discontinued operation, net of tax(96,375)(28,222)

Profit for the year111,118192,091

Attributable to:

Owners of the Company113,584202,889

Non-controlling interests(2,466)(10,798)

111,118192,091

3. Substantial product holders

The shares of the Company are quoted on NZX, ASX and Cboe Australia. According to substantial product holder notices and

the Company’s records, the following persons were substantial product holders in respect of the ordinary shares of the Company

as at 30 June 2026 (such disclosure being required by the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (NZ)) and as at 1 August 2026

(such disclosure being required by the ASX Listing Rules):

As at 30 June 2026As at 1 August 2026

Name

Number of

ordinary shares

in the Company in

which a Relevant

Interest is held

% of ordinary

shares held

1

Number of

ordinary shares

in the Company in

which a Relevant

Interest is held

% of ordinary

shares held

1

Paradice Investment Management47,372,5026.53047,372,5026.530

The Vanguard Group, Inc45,934,2056.33245,934,2056.332

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.45,159,2206.22545,159,2206.225

Ausbil Investment Management Limited43,911,2396.05343,911,2396.053

UBS Group AG38,649,2435.32839,755,1185.480

FirstCape Group Limited36,893,6675.08636,893,6675.086

1. Based on issued share capital of 725,426,194 as at 30 June 2026 and 1 August 2026.

The total number of voting shares on issue as at 30 June 2026 was 725,426,194 and the total number of voting shares on issue as

at 1 August 2026 was 725,426,194.

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Company disclosures (continued)
4.

Vot

ing rights

During the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, each fully paid ordinary share of the Company gave the holder the right to cast one

vote per shareholder on a show of hands and one vote per share on a poll on any resolution. All votes cast at shareholder meetings

are by way of poll.

5. Twenty largest fully paid equity security holders

The names of the 20 largest holders of ordinary shares in the Company as at 1 August 2026 are listed below:

RankInvestor name

Number

of shares

% Issued

capital

1HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited153,588,30621.17

2Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited94,627,23713.04

3J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited80,745,47611.13

4BNP Paribas Nominees NZ Limited*60,666,4638.36

5BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd2 7, 3 6 2 ,4 473.77

6Apex Custodian Nominees*23,465,2763.23

7New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Limited*20,907,5252.88

8Accident Compensation Corporation*19, 57 7,70 72.70

9HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited*15,151,8202.09

10New Zealand Depository Nominee11,582,6051.60

11Citibank Nominees (NZ) Ltd*10,788,6981.49

12BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd10,666,6841.47

13Public Trust*9,614,7141.33

14New Zealand Permanent Trustees Limited*7, 3 9 3 ,6 571.02

15HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited7,13 5 ,7 150.98

16PT Booster Investments Nominees Limited6,706,6330.92

17Custodial Services Limited6,401,0230.88

18JBWERE (NZ) Nominees Limited5,942,4720.82

19UBS Nominees Pty Ltd5,148,3170.7 1

20JBWERE (NZ) Nominees Limited4,423,0200.61

To t a l581,895,79580.21

* These shares are held through New Zealand Central Securities Depository Limited (NZCSD), a depository system which allows electronic trading of

securities to members.

148The a2 Milk Company2026 Annual Report

6. Spread of security holders as at 1 August 2026 and number of holders
a. Fully paid ordinary shareholders

Size of Shareholding

Number

of holders%

1

Number

of shares%

1 – 1,00035,03970.3411,489,2381.58

1,001 – 5,00011,06822.2226,934,0803.7 1

5,001 – 10,0002,0674.1515,459,5962.13

10,001 – 100,0001,5333.0837,405,0055.16

100,001 shares or more1080.22634,138,2758 7.42

To t a l49,815100725,426,194100

1. All values subject to rounding.

As at 1 August 2026, and based on the closing market price on that date, the number of holders with 121 or less ordinary shares (being

less than a minimum holding of NZ$1,000 under the NZX Listing Rules) was 1,001 and the number of holders with 72 or less ordinary

shares (being less than a marketable parcel of A$500 under the ASX Listing Rules) was 5,416.

b. Performance rights (unlisted securities not quoted by the NZX or ASX)

Size of holding

Number

of holders

Number

of rights%

1 – 5,000829,9600.49

5,001 – 10,00042 7, 8 0 40.45

10,001 – 100,000401,523,15424.82

100,001 performance rights or more164,556,31674.24

To t a l686,137,234100

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Company disclosures (continued)
7. Directors’ relevant interests and share dealings

Directors of the Company reported the following acquisitions and disposals of relevant interests in financial products of the

Company during the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026:

Registered holder

Beneficial/

Non-beneficial

Acquired /

(Disposed)

Class of

financial productDate

Consideration

paid / (received)

NZD

3

Pip Greenwood

The New Zealand Guardian Trust

Company Limited as the supervisor for

Craigs KiwiSaver SchemeBeneficial(287)Ordinary Shares5 March 2026(3,385)

Kate Mitchell

Forsyth Barr Custodian LimitedBeneficial5,500Ordinary Shares20 August 202551,755

Forsyth Barr Custodian LimitedBeneficial2,500Ordinary Shares21 August 202524,050

Forsyth Barr Custodian LimitedBeneficial3,000Ordinary Shares23 September 202528,350

Forsyth Barr Custodian LimitedBeneficial816Ordinary Shares24 September 20257,752

Forsyth Barr Custodian LimitedBeneficial2,184Ordinary Shares26 September 202520,748

Sandra Yu

Sandra YuBeneficial6,000Ordinary Shares23 September 202556,760

David Bortolussi

DMZSK Super Pty Ltd

1

Beneficial(4 8 4,691)Performance Rights26 August 2025N/A

DMZSK Super Pty Ltd

1

Beneficial484,691Ordinary Shares26 August 2025N/A

DMZSK Super Pty Ltd

2

Beneficial(16,489)Performance Rights26 August 2025N/A

DMZSK Super Pty Ltd Beneficial(67,345)Ordinary Shares15 September 2025(689,046)

DMZSK Super Pty Ltd Beneficial(175,000)Ordinary Shares16 September 2025(1,793,996)

DMZSK Pty LtdBeneficial(245,453)Ordinary Shares26 November 2025(2,672,156)

DMZSK Super Pty LtdBeneficial324,606Performance Rights8 December 2025N/A

DMZSK Pty LtdBeneficial(134,930)Ordinary Shares23 February 2026(1,494,489)

DMZSK Pty LtdBeneficial(210,000)Ordinary Shares24 February 2026(2,348,211)

DMZSK Pty LtdBeneficial(40,000)Ordinary Shares25 February 2026(449,080)

DMZSK Pty LtdBeneficial(10,000)Ordinary Shares26 February 2026(114,334)

1. Reflects the issue of ordinary shares to David Bortolussi following the vesting and automatic exercise of performance rights.

2.

Refl

ects the lapse of unvested performance rights.

3.

All figures subject to rounding.

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Directors of the Company as at 30 June 2026 held the following relevant interests in the financial products of the Company
as at that date:

1


Registered holder

Beneficial/

Non-beneficial

Balance

held No.

Class of

financial product

David Bortolussi

DMZSK Pty Ltd as trustee of D&M Bortolussi Family TrustBeneficial324,606Performance rights

DMZSK Pty Ltd as trustee of D&M Bortolussi Family TrustBeneficial640,383Ordinary shares

DMZSK Super Pty Ltd as trustee for D&M Bortolussi

Superannuation Fund

Beneficial1,228,402Performance rights

DMZSK Super Pty Ltd as trustee for D&M Bortolussi

Superannuation Fund

Beneficial242,346Ordinary shares

Pip Greenwood

The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company Limited as the

supervisor for Craigs KiwiSaver Scheme

Beneficial 29,7 13Ordinary shares

Kate Mitchell

Forsyth Barr Custodian LimitedBeneficial 15,000Ordinary shares

Sandra Yu

Sandra YuBeneficial 6,000Ordinary shares

1. For further information about minimum shareholding requirements for non-executive directors, see page 82.

8. Credit rating status

Not applicable.

9. Waivers

a. NZX Waivers

On 29 July 2025, NZ RegCo granted the Company a standing waiver

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